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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the homunculus tell Mephistopheles, to encourage him to take Faust to the classical Walpurgis Night?
(a) Otherwise Faust will die.
(b) The homunculus believes it will be amusing.
(c) He does not give a reason, but simply demands they go.
(d) It is the only way for Mephistopheles to understand Faust.

2. What sound does Faust hear in Scene 2 of Act V that angers him?
(a) The whistle of Mephistopheles.
(b) A trumpet of an approaching rival emperor.
(c) A lyre that reminds him of Euphorion.
(d) Church bells ringing.

3. Who is the brother of Care?
(a) Death.
(b) Anger.
(c) Envy.
(d) Fear.

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

5. What task does Mephistopheles give to his followers in Scene 5 of Act V?
(a) Unloading treasure from a ship.
(b) Building a wall.
(c) Cleaning the palace.
(d) Digging a grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives to take Faust's soul from the devil in Scene 6 of Act V?

2. Who comments on the workings and power of love in Scene 7 of Act V?

3. What is Faust wearing when he first meets with the emperor in Act IV?

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

5. Where does Helen go after the chorus tries to assuage her fears in Scene 1 of Act III?

(see the answer key)

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