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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Mephistopheles introduce himself as to the Sphinxes and sirens?
2. What is the eldest of the fates?
3. How does the homunculus appear in the beginning of Scene 3 of Act II?
4. What ancient mythological figure does the Astrologer compare Faust with in Scene 7 of Act I?
5. Who becomes the fool for the emperor in Scene 2 of Act I?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the subject of the prologue of Scene 3 by the Thessalonian witch, Erichto?
2. What are the Mothers that Faust visits in Scene 5?
3. Describe the appearance of the emperor during his entrance to the Carnival Masquerade.
4. Describe the pleasing landscape that Faust finds himself in at the beginning of this work (Act I).
5. Why is Mephistopheles unable to see into Faust's dreams?
6. Why does the homunculus take on the form of water at the end of Act II?
7. What is a homunculus and how is it made?
8. What is symbolic about Faust's unconsciousness in the beginning of Act II?
9. What does the Boy-charioteer typify?
10. In the philosophical debate featured in Scene 3 of Act II, what does Anaxagoras believe is the origin and basis of nature and matter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One theme that is accentuated by Goethe throughout Faust, but particularly in the masquerade carnival of Act I, is that of the establishment of social classes and the stereotypes that exist within them. Discuss at least three instances where this theme is displayed and comment on what societal commentary Goethe may be making by using this theme.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the novel Faust's views of his purpose and striving change drastically; however, Mephistopheles views of his purpose remain somewhat the same. Discuss the dichotomy of how these view differ and how they reflect upon the character that holds them.
Essay Topic 3
In Act II, the two students Famulus and Baccalaureus represent two different world views and academic ideologies. Using specific textual evidence and examples compare and contrast these two attitudes towards learning; be sure to describe which view Goethe advocates as being correct (through the use of Mephistopheles) and how this could be a reflection of an overarching message in Faust.
This section contains 670 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
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