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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Faust and Helen that Menelaus has arrived with his armies?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) Lynceus.
(c) No one tells Faust, he sees his approach.
(d) Penthalis.

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

3. What is the opinion of the men of court of Helen?
(a) They can't see her.
(b) They find her very beautiful.
(c) They dislike her.
(d) They are indifferent to her.

4. Who is not a member of Faust's entourage that is mentioned in Scene 2 of Act III?
(a) Pages.
(b) A fool.
(c) Squires.
(d) His entourage is not described.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Faust's dream, who is the father of Helen?

2. What shape does Proteus take to transport the homunculus into the ocean on his back?

3. Where does Faust and Helen flee to at the end of Scene 2 in Act III?

4. Where does the prophetess instruct Faust to look for Helen in Act iI?

5. Who gives the prologue to Scene 3 in Act II?

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