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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. Where does the poodle transform into Mephistopheles?
(a) Under the couch.
(b) Behind the stove.
(c) In plain sight of Faust.
(d) In the next room.

2. What does Mephistopheles promise to attempt to secure for Faust in regards to the girl at the end of "A Street?"
(a) The girl's name.
(b) The promise of marriage from the girl.
(c) A visit to the girl's bedroom.
(d) The girl's ring.

3. What does Faust believe about the mysterious animal that approaches him during "Outside the Town Wall"?
(a) It is a sign from God.
(b) It is an escaped pet.
(c) It is an evil spirit.
(d) It is his pet from childhood.

4. In "Evening," what does Gretchen admit to herself?
(a) She is attracted to Faust.
(b) She is afraid of men.
(c) She wishes to become a nun.
(d) She does not like to go outside.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what are the archangels praising God in the beginning of the play?

2. According to Mephistopheles, why does he have no power over the young girl with whom Faust is obsessed?

3. What is the director's main concern in "Prelude on the Stage"?

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

5. What does God believe will happen if Mephistopheles meets Faust?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the poodle behave before transforming into Mephistopheles?

3. Describe the argument between the director, the clown, and the poet in "Prelude on the Stage."

4. Describe Faust and Wagner's relationship.

5. Describe Faust's crisis during "Night" and "Outside the Town Wall."

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

7. How do Faust and Mephistopheles plan to get the girl for Faust at the end of "A Street"?

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

9. Why is the witch in a bad mood when she finally appears to Faust and Mephistopheles?

10. What does Martha suggest Gretchen do with the second box of jewelry in "The Neighbor's House"?

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