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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gretchen's Room, Martha's Garden, and At The Well.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mephistopheles come to God in the "Prologue in Heaven"?
(a) God invited him.
(b) He has to ask God for a favor.
(c) He and God are friends.
(d) He sneaked in behind another angel.

2. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.
(a) Kill Wagner.
(b) Serve Mephistopheles in hell.
(c) Give up his holy studies.
(d) Renounce God with the intention of having others renounce him as well.

3. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?
(a) A child praying.
(b) The Easter hymnals.
(c) The sunlight.
(d) The priests doing charitable works.

4. Why is Mephistopheles unable to leave Faust's study after appearing to the man?
(a) A pentagram has been drawn on the threshold.
(b) A cross hangs over the door.
(c) The rest of the house has been blessed.
(d) Faust left his Bible by the door.

5. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?
(a) He is Faust's nephew.
(b) He is Faust's cousin.
(c) He is Faust's caretaker.
(d) He is Faust's student.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles mock to Faust after Gretchen leaves in "Martha's Garden?"

2. What about Faust concerns Gretchen the most?

3. What does Mephistopheles warn Faust about in regards to his affections for Gretchen?

4. What is Faust awed by, according to the beginning of "A Forest Cavern"?

5. What is Faust heavily doubting in "Night"?

(see the answer key)

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