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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 does Wagner believe the sound of the bell accompanying Mephistopheles in Act II signals?
(a) The birth of an idea.
(b) A warning of an approaching evil.
(c) Good things to come.
(d) The end of the day.

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

3. Why is Wagner successful in creating the homunculus in Scene II of Act II?
(a) He has several students assisting him.
(b) He is not successful in creating the homunculus.
(c) He uses a new procedure.
(d) He is aided by Mephistopheles.

4. Which famous figure did Chiron tutor?
(a) Pythagoris.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Prometheus.

5. In what setting does Faust seek sleep in Act I?
(a) In a quiet cottage.
(b) At the imperial court.
(c) A pleasing landscape.
(d) At home in his study.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faust distribute to the crowd in Scene 3 of Act I?

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

3. What is the eldest of the fates?

4. What ailment of the Brunette does Mephistopheles cure in Scene 6 of Act I?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does the Boy-charioteer typify?

10. Why is Faust seeking Helen in Act II?

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