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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to Faust's dream, who is the father of Helen?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Jason.
(d) Hades.
2. What does Mephistopheles introduce himself as to the Sphinxes and sirens?
(a) The Lost Seeker.
(b) The Old Iniquity.
(c) The Ultimate Riddle.
(d) Jupiter.
3. Why is Wagner successful in creating the homunculus in Scene II of Act II?
(a) He uses a new procedure.
(b) He is aided by Mephistopheles.
(c) He has several students assisting him.
(d) He is not successful in creating the homunculus.
4. What news does the marshal bring the emperor in the beginning of Scene 4 of Act I?
(a) He tells the emperor that all of his debts have been paid in full.
(b) He tells the emperor that the people have built a statue for him.
(c) He tells the emperor a civil war has broken out.
(d) He tells the emperor that the people are rioting.
5. What does Mephistopheles give Faust to help him on his journey to conjure Helen and Paris?
(a) A map of the underworld.
(b) A dark cloak.
(c) A magical key.
(d) A password.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Faust's dream, who is the mother of Helen?
2. What ailment of the Brunette does Mephistopheles cure in Scene 6 of Act I?
3. What is the eldest of the fates?
4. Why does Faust try to dispel Paris in Scene 7 of Act I?
5. What ancient mythological figure does the Astrologer compare Faust with in Scene 7 of Act I?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Mephistopheles upset that Faust tells the emperor he can conjure the spirits of Helen and Paris?
2. In the philosophical debate featured in Scene 3 of Act II, what does Anaxagoras believe is the origin and basis of nature and matter?
3. What dichotomy is alluded to between the court of the emperor and the people of the kingdom in Scene 2?
4. When Mephistopheles pays off the debts of the emperor with notes what is the response of the court?
5. Explain the circumstances at the end of Scene 7 of Act I, that lead to Faust being found unconscious on the floor.
6. What does the Chancellor say about the judge "who cannot punish crime" in Scene 2?
7. Why is Faust seeking Helen in Act II?
8. In the philosophical debate featured in Scene 3 of Act II, what does Thales believe is the origin and basis of nature and matter?
9. What advice does Mephistopheles give to the young page who is having trouble attracting women in Act I?
10. Why does Mephistopheles have a hard time fitting in on ancient classical soil?
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