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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the chorus describe Menelaus in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) They do not mention Menelaus.
(b) As a hero.
(c) As a villan.
(d) As a coward.

2. What does Maia steal from Poseidon?
(a) His trident.
(b) His crown.
(c) His sword.
(d) His horse.

3. What is the name of the leader of the chorus?
(a) Euphorion.
(b) Lynceus.
(c) Penthalis.
(d) Icarus.

4. What drink does the arch-cupbearer plan to give the emperor at the celebrations?
(a) Grape juice in a golden goblet.
(b) A simple drink of water.
(c) A robust red wine.
(d) A clear Venetian glass.

5. Who does Faust claim sent him to the emperor?
(a) He does not say who sent him.
(b) He claims he was sent by Zeus.
(c) He claims he was sent by a wizard.
(d) He claims he was sent by the rival emperor.

6. Who is not one of the aides to Faust in Act IV?
(a) Holdfast.
(b) Bully.
(c) Patrean.
(d) Havequick.

7. As the chorus insults Mephistopheles in Act III, what is their intention?
(a) They hope to learn his name.
(b) They hope he will lose his temper.
(c) They hope to scare him away.
(d) They hope to make him laugh.

8. Who supposed to seal the royal documents in Scene 3 of Act IV?
(a) The emperor.
(b) The Arch-bishop.
(c) Faust.
(d) The Chancery.

9. What item does Speed-Booty first want to plunder from the emperor in Scene 3 of Act IV?
(a) A carpet.
(b) A ring.
(c) A set of arrows.
(d) A large platter.

10. Who tells Faust and Helen that Menelaus has arrived with his armies?
(a) Penthalis.
(b) No one tells Faust, he sees his approach.
(c) Lynceus.
(d) Mephistopheles.

11. What does the archbishop want the emperor to build on the land near the battlefield?
(a) A new palace.
(b) An edifice to the fallen soldiers.
(c) A grand church.
(d) A triumphal arch.

12. What help does Faust claim that the necromant is willing to offer the emperor?
(a) Magic.
(b) Additional troops.
(c) Supplies.
(d) Advanced weaponry technology.

13. Why does Faust declare Lynceus's life forfeit?
(a) Because he attempts to kiss Helen.
(b) Because he fails to bow to Faust as he passes.
(c) Because Lynceus has stolen something from Faust.
(d) Because he fails to notice the arrival of Helen.

14. What does Menelaus order Helen to do before he left her in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) Bathe and robe herself.
(b) Prepare a sacrifical hearth.
(c) Take a vow of silence.
(d) Prepare a feast for his return.

15. What is the chorus doing at the beginning of Scene 3 in Act III?
(a) Eating.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act IV, what do the clouds eventually transform into in Scene 1?

2. Who is not a member of Faust's entourage that is mentioned in Scene 2 of Act III?

3. Who is attempting to take the kingdom of the emperor in Act IV?

4. What does Mephistopheles tell Helen that frightens her in Scene 1 of Act III?

5. What is the Maia the patron god of?

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