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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles posit to God in relation to Faust?
(a) He can manipulate Faust into suicide.
(b) He can steal Faust's knowledge.
(c) He can draw Faust away from God.
(d) He can guide Faust into sainthood.

2. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?
(a) He never wanted to be a scholar.
(b) He no longer believes in his work.
(c) He is neither wealthy or famous.
(d) He feels slighted by the academic community.

3. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?
(a) Take suggestions from the audience and create a play.
(b) Take the audience on a journey from heaven to hell.
(c) They will perform a classic tragedy instead of their play.
(d) Perform a comedy.

4. What does Faust do when left alone in Gretchen's room in "Evening"?
(a) He steals an article of clothing.
(b) Visualizes her growing up.
(c) He lays down in her bed.
(d) He leaves a rose on her pillow.

5. What is Faust heavily doubting in "Night"?
(a) His relationship with God.
(b) His sanity.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His will to live.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the scene after he drinks the potion to appear younger, where does Faust see the girl he saw a vision of at the witch's kitchen?

2. What comforts Gretchen's mother when the priest takes the jewels away?

3. Who wrote the section "Dedication"?

4. What does the poodle refuse to do when in Faust's study?

5. Where does Mephistopheles leave the box of jewelry for Gretchen before he and Faust leave her room?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Faust feel about the mystery girl he sees in the mirror and in the street?

2. Describe the actions of the baboons in "A Witch's Kitchen."

3. Describe the steps taken to make Faust appear younger.

4. What is the fate of the first box of jewels that Mephistopheles secretly leaves Gretchen and why?

5. What debate arises between Mephistopheles and God in regards to Faust?

6. What does Wagner note about the townspeople he and Faust walk with on Easter, and how does Faust dispute his thoughts?

7. Why does Mephistopheles have no power over the girl with whom Faust is obsessed?

8. For what reasons does the director decide that the audience should experience a journey from heaven to hell in this play?

9. What does Mephistopheles suggest to Gretchen about marriage and why?

10. Why is Mephistopheles bored with and disdainful of mankind?

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