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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Faust's dream, who is the mother of Helen?
(a) Persephone.
(b) Athena.
(c) Leda.
(d) Hera.

2. Why does Faust try to dispel Paris in Scene 7 of Act I?
(a) He wants Helen for himself.
(b) Mephistopheles instructs him to.
(c) He is bored with Paris.
(d) He's trying to protect Paris from the men at court.

3. What science is Wagner practicing in the laboratory when Mephistopheles comes upon him in Scene 2 of Act II?
(a) Molecular Biology.
(b) Alchemy.
(c) Botany.
(d) Chemistry.

4. What remains of Euphorion after his fall?
(a) A small ring of flowers.
(b) His money.
(c) A painting of his face.
(d) His clothing.

5. What form does the homunculus decide to take at the end of Act II?
(a) Earth.
(b) Fire.
(c) He decides to not take a form, but remain shapeless.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the homunculus tell Mephistopheles, to encourage him to take Faust to the classical Walpurgis Night?

2. What happens when the emperor attempts to examine the treasure chest Faust has brought him in Scene 3 of Act I?

3. Who was an earlier student of Faust that now works as his assistant?

4. What does Maia steal from Zeus?

5. Why is Wagner successful in creating the homunculus in Scene II of Act II?

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