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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. What ailment of the Brunette does Mephistopheles cure in Scene 6 of Act I?
(a) A headache.
(b) A cramped hand.
(c) A frozen foot.
(d) A sick stomach.

2. According to Faust's dream, who is the mother of Helen?
(a) Athena.
(b) Leda.
(c) Hera.
(d) Persephone.

3. What is the name of the daughter of Nereus, who is expected to return to the sea in Act II?
(a) Galatea.
(b) Helen.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Thessalonia.

4. What is the opinion of the women of the court of Paris?
(a) They are jealous of him.
(b) They are indifferent to him.
(c) They find him beautiful.
(d) They dislike him.

5. What is the eldest of the fates?
(a) Atropos.
(b) Alecto.
(c) Lachesis.
(d) Clotho.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group of people does Baccalaureus feel should be shot?

2. What does Mephistopheles give Faust to help him on his journey to conjure Helen and Paris?

3. According to Faust's dream, who is the father of Helen?

4. What must Faust descend through to read the location given by the prophetess in Act II?

5. What is the state of Faust at the end of Act I?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Mephistopheles give to the young page who is having trouble attracting women in Act I?

2. Describe the pleasing landscape that Faust finds himself in at the beginning of this work (Act I).

3. Why does the homunculus take on the form of water at the end of Act II?

4. Why does Mephistopheles have a hard time fitting in on ancient classical soil?

5. Why is Mephistopheles upset that Faust tells the emperor he can conjure the spirits of Helen and Paris?

6. What is the primary focus and pursuit of the emperor?

7. When Mephistopheles pays off the debts of the emperor with notes what is the response of the court?

8. Describe Famulus's attitude towards learning and academic achievement.

9. In the philosophical debate featured in Scene 3 of Act II, what does Thales believe is the origin and basis of nature and matter?

10. Describe Baccalaureus's attitude towards learning and academic achievement.

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