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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What follows Mephistopheles and Helen as they flee at the end of Scene 1 in Act III?
(a) Paris.
(b) A group of phorkyads.
(c) Several hopeful suitors for Helen.
(d) A dark cloud.

2. Where does Faust and Helen flee to at the end of Scene 2 in Act III?
(a) Troy.
(b) Arcadia.
(c) Their place of refuge is not named.
(d) Germany.

3. What does the chorus cry as Euphorion falls?
(a) Hallelujah.
(b) Icarus.
(c) No.
(d) Woe unto Faust.

4. Who is attempting to take the kingdom of the emperor in Act IV?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) A rival emperor.
(d) Paris.

5. What event does Mephistopheles claim caused the creation of the mountains and valleys in Act IV?
(a) He does not know how they were created.
(b) The exile of the devil.
(c) The birth of a new God.
(d) A meteor shower.

6. What authority does the archbishop demand from the emperor in Scene 3 of Act IV?
(a) The power to release prisoners of war.
(b) The power to collect taxes on his territory.
(c) The power to knight soldiers.
(d) The power to grant asylum to refuges.

7. What does Maia steal from Ares?
(a) His sword.
(b) His crown.
(c) His bow.
(d) His armor.

8. What does the emperor sign at the end of Act IV?
(a) A treaty with the rival emperor.
(b) A contract with the archbishop.
(c) A deed of the land to Faust.
(d) A proclamation declaring the festivities.

9. When Mephistopheles asks Faust what he desires in Scene 1 of Act IV, how does Faust respond?
(a) Faust tells Mephistopheles to guess his desires.
(b) Faust refuses to respond to Mephistopheles's question.
(c) Faust tells Mephistopheles he desires earthly powers.
(d) Faust claims he does not desire anything.

10. Who does Faust claim sent him to the emperor?
(a) He claims he was sent by the rival emperor.
(b) He claims he was sent by a wizard.
(c) He claims he was sent by Zeus.
(d) He does not say who sent him.

11. Where does Faust land at the beginning of Act IV?
(a) Back in his study.
(b) On a mountain.
(c) In his castle in the north.
(d) In a river.

12. What does the chorus ask Mephistopheles at the beginning of Scene 3 in Act III?
(a) They ask where they are.
(b) They ask his identity.
(c) They ask what they should give Faust as a token of appreciation.
(d) They ask what has happened in their splendor.

13. What drink does the arch-cupbearer plan to give the emperor at the celebrations?
(a) A clear Venetian glass.
(b) A simple drink of water.
(c) A robust red wine.
(d) Grape juice in a golden goblet.

14. What item does Speed-Booty first want to plunder from the emperor in Scene 3 of Act IV?
(a) A carpet.
(b) A set of arrows.
(c) A large platter.
(d) A ring.

15. What help does Faust claim that the necromant is willing to offer the emperor?
(a) Additional troops.
(b) Magic.
(c) Supplies.
(d) Advanced weaponry technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is not one of the aides to Faust in Act IV?

2. What item does Havequick first want to plunder from the emperor in Scene 3 of Act IV?

3. Just as Faust begins to tell Mephistopheles his true desires in Scene 1 of Act IV, what does Mephistopheles do?

4. What is the Maia the patron god of?

5. What event are the advisers of the emperor excited to plan in Scene 3 of Act IV?

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