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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 cure the blonde woman of in Scene 6 of Act I?

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

3. What is the opinion of the men of court of Helen?

4. What is the name of the shape-shifting god of forms, who homunculus is advised to seek out in the end of Scene 3 in Act II?

5. Who gives the prologue to Scene 3 in Act II?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What are the Mothers that Faust visits in Scene 5?

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

8. Why is Mephistopheles unable to see into Faust's dreams?

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

10. What is symbolic about Faust's unconsciousness in the beginning of Act II?

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

Throughout Faust Part II there are several journeys made by different characters. Discuss at least two specific journeys and how they could be viewed as extended metaphors for character development of the characters who undertake these journeys.

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