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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just as Faust begins to tell Mephistopheles his true desires in Scene 1 of Act IV, what does Mephistopheles do?
(a) Conjure Wagner to their location.
(b) Leave the scene.
(c) He begins to ignore Faust and continue talking of fame.
(d) Interupt him.

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

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

4. Why does Helen promptly return to the chorus after she leaves in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) She is frightened of a creature in the palace.
(b) A messenger brings her word to return.
(c) She has forgotten her shawl, which she needs to enter the temple.
(d) She is lonely and quickly seeks company from the chorus.

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

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

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

8. In Act IV, what do the clouds eventually transform into in Scene 1?
(a) The form of Gretchen.
(b) They completely evaporate and are formless.
(c) The form of Euphorion.
(d) The form of a dove.

9. What prohibits Speed-booty and Havequick from packing away a pile of gold on their backs?
(a) The weight of the gold is too much to lift.
(b) They trip over some ropes and become entangled in the tent.
(c) They become weak from the fighting and have to rest.
(d) A hole in the apron they pack the gold in.

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

11. What is the name of the son of Helen and Faust?
(a) Phorkyas.
(b) Icarus.
(c) Lynceus.
(d) Euphorion.

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

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What follows Mephistopheles and Helen as they flee at the end of Scene 1 in Act III?

2. Who does the archbishop accuse the emperor of being in league with in Scene 3 of Act IV?

3. What does Maia steal from Hephaestus?

4. As the chorus insults Mephistopheles in Act III, what is their intention?

5. What is the chorus doing at the beginning of Scene 3 in Act III?

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