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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting in the beginning of Act II?
(a) A pleasing countryside.
(b) The imperial court.
(c) Ancient Greece.
(d) Faust's study.

2. Which despicable and noxious creatures does Mephistopheles eventually find as the true embodiment of ugliness in Act II?
(a) Pigmies.
(b) Cabiri.
(c) Giants.
(d) Phorkyads.

3. Which mythical group suggests that Faust seek out Chiron?
(a) The sphinxes.
(b) The ogres.
(c) The fates.
(d) The sirens.

4. What ancient mythological figure does the Astrologer compare Faust with in Scene 7 of Act I?
(a) Atlas.
(b) Hades.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Prometheus.

5. What reason does the homunculus tell Mephistopheles, to encourage him to take Faust to the classical Walpurgis Night?
(a) He does not give a reason, but simply demands they go.
(b) It is the only way for Mephistopheles to understand Faust.
(c) Otherwise Faust will die.
(d) The homunculus believes it will be amusing.

6. Who is the first mind that is read by the homunculus?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) Faust.
(c) Famulus.
(d) Wagner.

7. Where does the prophetess instruct Faust to look for Helen in Act iI?
(a) The river Thebes.
(b) The Agean Sea.
(c) The underworld.
(d) Mount Olympus.

8. Why is Wagner successful in creating the homunculus in Scene II of Act II?
(a) He has several students assisting him.
(b) He uses a new procedure.
(c) He is aided by Mephistopheles.
(d) He is not successful in creating the homunculus.

9. What is the name of the prophetess that Chiron takes Faust to in Act II?
(a) Trias.
(b) Selene.
(c) Manto.
(d) Achebe.

10. Who becomes the fool for the emperor in Scene 2 of Act I?
(a) The chancellor.
(b) Mephistopheles.
(c) Faust.
(d) Ariel.

11. According to the astrologer in Scene 2, what is the fairest star?
(a) Venus.
(b) Saturn.
(c) Mars.
(d) Jupiter.

12. What are the female vampires called who Mephistopheles meets in Act II?
(a) Chelone.
(b) Dactyles.
(c) Lamiae.
(d) Seismos.

13. What ailment of the Brunette does Mephistopheles cure in Scene 6 of Act I?
(a) A cramped hand.
(b) A sick stomach.
(c) A headache.
(d) A frozen foot.

14. What form does the homunculus decide to take at the end of Act II?
(a) Earth.
(b) Water.
(c) Fire.
(d) He decides to not take a form, but remain shapeless.

15. According to Mephistopheles, what must one possess to receive miracles?
(a) Divine blessing.
(b) Hope.
(c) Faith.
(d) Good Luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the queen of the dead as featured in Act II?

2. Where does Faust meet Mephistopheles in Scene 5 of Act I?

3. In what setting does Faust seek sleep in Act I?

4. What is the setting of Scene 7 in Act I?

5. What is the setting of Scene 4 in Act I?

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