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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the necromant of Sabine Norcia indebted to the emperor?
(a) He is the son of the emperor.
(b) The emperor pardoned him from being burned years ago.
(c) The emperor gave him a parcel of land.
(d) The emperor has lent him a large sum of money.

3. At the end of Act IV, what is the outlook of the emperor in regards to his kingdom?
(a) He is hopeful it will prosper.
(b) He fears it will be conquered by another rival.
(c) He thinks things wil go back to how they were before the war.
(d) He fears it will be ruined by extortion of the church.

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

5. What does the chorus cry as Euphorion falls?
(a) No.
(b) Woe unto Faust.
(c) Icarus.
(d) Hallelujah.

6. What event does Mephistopheles claim caused the creation of the mountains and valleys in Act IV?
(a) The birth of a new God.
(b) He does not know how they were created.
(c) A meteor shower.
(d) The exile of the devil.

7. What does the chorus ask Mephistopheles at the beginning of Scene 3 in Act III?
(a) They ask where they are.
(b) They ask what they should give Faust as a token of appreciation.
(c) They ask his identity.
(d) They ask what has happened in their splendor.

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

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

10. What does Maia steal from Hephaestus?
(a) Money.
(b) Tongs.
(c) Food.
(d) Pottery.

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

12. What does Maia steal from Ares?
(a) His bow.
(b) His sword.
(c) His crown.
(d) His armor.

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

14. Who is Helen married to in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) Hector.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Faust.
(d) Paris.

15. Who take Euphorion's clothing?
(a) Helen.
(b) Mephistopheles.
(c) Faust.
(d) No one takes his clothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Maia the patron god of?

3. What realization does the archbishop make about the emperor's tactics in battle?

4. What does Faust embrace as he is lifted into the sky at the end of Act III?

5. Where does Helen go after the chorus tries to assuage her fears in Scene 1 of Act III?

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