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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 reason does the homunculus tell Mephistopheles, to encourage him to take Faust to the classical Walpurgis Night?
(a) The homunculus believes it will be amusing.
(b) It is the only way for Mephistopheles to understand Faust.
(c) Otherwise Faust will die.
(d) He does not give a reason, but simply demands they go.

2. Which figure guides the living Colossus in Scene 3 of Act I?
(a) Prudence.
(b) Faust.
(c) Hope.
(d) Fear.

3. Who must Faust go to, in order to conjure Helen and Paris?
(a) The Graces.
(b) The Mothers.
(c) Mephistopheles.
(d) The Fates.

4. What shape does Proteus take to transport the homunculus into the ocean on his back?
(a) A dolphin.
(b) A bird.
(c) A whale.
(d) A sea horse.

5. Why does Faust try to dispel Paris in Scene 7 of Act I?
(a) He is bored with Paris.
(b) He's trying to protect Paris from the men at court.
(c) He wants Helen for himself.
(d) Mephistopheles instructs him to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday is the court preparing to celebrate in Act I?

2. What does Wagner believe the sound of the bell accompanying Mephistopheles in Act II signals?

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

4. Which mythical group suggests that Faust seek out Chiron?

5. Why is Faust desirous to leave the group when the first arrive at Walpurgis Night in Act II?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the subject of the prologue of Scene 3 by the Thessalonian witch, Erichto?

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

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

5. What does the homunculus say that Faust is dreaming of in Scene 2 of Act II?

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

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

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

9. Why is Faust seeking Helen in Act II?

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

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