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Folklore and Faustian Bargains Quiz

#1

Who wrote the famous German legend of Faust?

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Explanation

Faust's creator.

#2

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

Mephistopheles
Explanation

Faust's infernal companion.

#3

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

Legends
Explanation

The genre encompassing Faustian tales.

#4

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

To clean his master's workshop
Explanation

The apprentice's misuse of magic.

#5

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

A soul
Explanation

The currency of Faustian deals.

#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
Explanation

A significant Faustian play.

#7

What is the historical context of the Faust legend?

Renaissance Europe
Explanation

The era of Faust's tale.

#8

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

Romantic love
Explanation

An uncommon motif in Faustian tales.

#9

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

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Explanation

Faust's influential interpreter.

#10

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

Absolute knowledge and power
Explanation

Faust's ultimate desires.

#11

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

Wealth and prosperity
Explanation

An uncommon result of Faustian pacts.

#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
Explanation

A novel with a Faustian pact.

#13

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

The ability to see and capture souls
Explanation

The soldier's supernatural gift.

#14

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

Prometheus
Explanation

An archetype of seeking forbidden knowledge.

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