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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. While being tormented in "A Cathedral," what does Gretchen imagine happening?

2. From what play are many of the characters in "A Walpurgis Night's Dream" drawn?

3. Where does Mephistopheles urge Faust to go at the end of "A Forest Cavern"?

4. What is Gretchen attending during "A Cathedral"?

5. Who torments Gretchen while she is in church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What torments Gretchen at the cathedral and why?

2. Why does Gretchen refuse to escape from prison with Faust?

3. What does Faust admit to being jealous of and why?

4. What is the purpose of the potion?

5. What leads up to Faust pledging his love to Gretchen?

6. Why is Gretchen praying to the Virgin Mary?

7. What does Faust ask of Gretchen during "Martha's Garden" and how does she (and Mephistopheles) react to this?

8. What is Walpurgis Night?

9. What visions do Faust and Mephistopheles claim to have to their dancing partners?

10. Describe the seduction of Gretchen up until the end of "A Forest Cavern."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a brief essay about the role of Faust as an "everyman." Develop a clear thesis statement, as well as a definition for the term "everyman." Apply the definition to Faust by using strong examples from the text. Explain how Faust's role as an everyman allows accessibility for the reader to identify and sympathize with the titular character, as well as reconciling this status with his more questionable actions.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Gretchen in the following format:

Part 1) Innocence versus corruption.

Part 2) Her self esteem and the opinions of others.

Part 3) Temptation and empathy.

Part 4) The role of the woman to bring honor to the family.

Part 5) Her downfall and tragedy.

Part 6) Redemption.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the character of Faust in the following format:

Part 1) His crisis of faith and depression.

Part 2) His personality.

Part 3) His relationship with God and Mephistopheles.

Part 4) His use of manipulation in love.

Part 5) His feelings of guilt in regards to both Gretchen and his bargain with the devil.

Develop a clear thesis statement about Faust and be sure to discuss the changes Faust undergoes in each category. Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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