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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the necromant of Sabine Norcia indebted to the emperor?
(a) The emperor pardoned him from being burned years ago.
(b) The emperor has lent him a large sum of money.
(c) The emperor gave him a parcel of land.
(d) He is the son of the emperor.

2. Who take Euphorion's clothing?
(a) Faust.
(b) Mephistopheles.
(c) No one takes his clothing.
(d) Helen.

3. What is the setting of Scene 3 in Act II?
(a) The setting is not given.
(b) The plains of Pharsalus.
(c) The temple of Athena.
(d) The main square of Athens.

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

5. What item does Havequick first want to plunder from the emperor in Scene 3 of Act IV?
(a) A bag of coins.
(b) A steel-club.
(c) The emperor's crown.
(d) A large shield.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wagner believe the sound of the bell accompanying Mephistopheles in Act II signals?

2. What does Mephistopheles tell Helen that frightens her in Scene 1 of Act III?

3. What does the emperor give to the Arch-Marshal in Scene 3 of Act IV?

4. Why does Helen promptly return to the chorus after she leaves in Scene 1 of Act III?

5. Which famous figure did Chiron tutor?

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