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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. Where does Mephistopheles place Faust at the beginning of Act II?
(a) In his scholarly robes on his bed.
(b) Outside under a tree.
(c) Under the desk.
(d) Behind a curtain.

2. Who does the Emperor ask to see in the beginning of Scene 2 of Act I?
(a) The treasurer.
(b) His wiseman.
(c) The fool.
(d) The chancellor.

3. What ancient mythological figure does the Astrologer compare Faust with in Scene 7 of Act I?
(a) Hades.
(b) Atlas.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Prometheus.

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

5. What happens when the emperor attempts to examine the treasure chest Faust has brought him in Scene 3 of Act I?
(a) He goes momentarily blind.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) His beard catches fire.
(d) He is attacked by a group of beggars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What token does Mephistopheles give Lady to help her regain the affection of her lover in Scene 6 of Act I?

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

3. Where does the prophetess instruct Faust to look for Helen in Act iI?

4. Who is the queen of the dead as featured in Act II?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain the circumstances at the end of Scene 7 of Act I, that lead to Faust being found unconscious on the floor.

6. How does Mephistopheles become the new fool to the emperor?

7. What does the Chancellor say about the judge "who cannot punish crime" in Scene 2?

8. What dichotomy is alluded to between the court of the emperor and the people of the kingdom in Scene 2?

9. Describe the appearance of the emperor during his entrance to the Carnival Masquerade.

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

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