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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the emperor sign at the end of Act IV?
(a) A contract with the archbishop.
(b) A proclamation declaring the festivities.
(c) A treaty with the rival emperor.
(d) A deed of the land to Faust.

2. Where does Helen go after the chorus tries to assuage her fears in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) She goes into Athena's temple.
(b) Into a grove of trees.
(c) Into the palace.
(d) She flees to Arcadia.

3. What event do Faust and Mephistopheles see taking place at the end of Scene 1 of Act IV?
(a) The witness the rape of Leda.
(b) They wintess a procession of women to a ritual sacrifice.
(c) The witness a shooting star.
(d) They witness a battle taking place in the emporer's kingdom.

4. What is Faust wearing when he first meets with the emperor in Act IV?
(a) Armor complete with a half-visor.
(b) He is dressed as poor villager.
(c) Long luxurient robes.
(d) He is in the classical dress of Greece.

5. How does the emperor respond when he sees Faust in Scene 2 of Act IV?
(a) He is fearful that Faust has come to seize the kingdom.
(b) He does not recognize him.
(c) He is overjoyed and happy.
(d) He is sad.

6. When Mephistopheles asks Faust what he desires in Scene 1 of Act IV, how does Faust respond?
(a) Faust tells Mephistopheles to guess his desires.
(b) Faust tells Mephistopheles he desires earthly powers.
(c) Faust refuses to respond to Mephistopheles's question.
(d) Faust claims he does not desire anything.

7. When Faust decides to help the emperor, what does Mephistopheles turn him into?
(a) A savvy politician who can soothe the people.
(b) A skilled soldier.
(c) A calveryman.
(d) A general-in-chief with three aides.

8. Who is the ruler of the hiding place that Mephistopheles suggests to Helen?
(a) Faust.
(b) Hades.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Zeus.

9. What does the emperor give to the Arch-Marshal in Scene 3 of Act IV?
(a) A new horse.
(b) A bride.
(c) A new castle.
(d) A sword.

10. What does Maia steal from Zeus?
(a) His crown.
(b) His Thunderbolts.
(c) His daughter.
(d) A statue.

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

12. What event are the advisers of the emperor excited to plan in Scene 3 of Act IV?
(a) A masked ball.
(b) A triumphant parade.
(c) A victory banquet.
(d) A trial for the prisoners of war.

13. Where have Faust and Helen been staying in Scene 3 of Act III?
(a) On a ship belonging to Paris.
(b) In an elaborate palace.
(c) In a cottage by the sea.
(d) Some caves.

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

15. What remains of Euphorion after his fall?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His money.
(c) A small ring of flowers.
(d) A painting of his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Helen promptly return to the chorus after she leaves in Scene 1 of Act III?

2. What does the landscape remind Mephistopheles of in Scene 1 of Act IV?

3. Who first discovers Speed-booty and Havequick trying to plunder the emperor's things?

4. In the beginning of Act IV, what form do the clouds take on first?

5. Where does Faust land at the beginning of Act IV?

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