Folklore and Faustian Bargains Quiz

Delve into the world of Faustian tales with this quiz. Test your knowledge on legends, folklore, and literary works surrounding Faustian bargains.

#1

Who wrote the famous German legend of Faust?

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Geoffrey Chaucer
William Shakespeare
Hans Christian Andersen
#2

What is the name of the demon in the legend of Faust?

Mephistopheles
Lucifer
Beelzebub
Asmodeus
#3

What is the term used to describe the genre of folklore that includes stories of individuals making deals with supernatural entities?

Folk ballads
Fairy tales
Myths
Legends
#4

In the tale of 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice', what does the apprentice use magic for without his master's permission?

To create wealth
To summon spirits
To clean his master's workshop
To control the weather
#5

In the folklore surrounding Faustian bargains, what is typically exchanged for power or knowledge?

A soul
Gold
A magic wand
Eternal youth
#6

Which literary work features the character of Doctor Faustus, a scholar who makes a pact with the devil?

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
Paradise Lost by John Milton
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
#7

What is the historical context of the Faust legend?

Renaissance Europe
Medieval Asia
Ancient Egypt
Industrial Revolution
#8

Which of the following is NOT a common theme in Faustian literature?

Redemption
Hubris
Moral ambiguity
Romantic love
#9

Who is the author of the play 'Faust' that significantly influenced the portrayal of Faust in German literature?

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Christopher Marlowe
William Shakespeare
Thomas Mann
#10

In the Faustian legend, what does Faust ultimately seek to achieve through his bargain with Mephistopheles?

Absolute knowledge and power
Eternal happiness
World domination
Immortality
#11

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of making a Faustian bargain?

Immortality
Eternal damnation
Temporal power
Wealth and prosperity
#12

Which literary work features a character who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for the ability to play the violin virtuosically?

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
The Devil and Daniel Webster by Stephen Vincent Benét
The Devil's Elixir by E.T.A. Hoffmann
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
#13

In the Russian folktale 'The Soldier and Death', what does the soldier gain from his deal with Death?

A magic sword
A potion of invincibility
The ability to see and capture souls
The secret to immortality
#14

Which ancient mythological figure is sometimes associated with making Faustian bargains due to their pursuit of knowledge?

Prometheus
Odysseus
Dionysus
Heracles

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