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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 the astrologer in Scene 2, what is the fairest star?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Saturn.
(c) Mars.
(d) Venus.

2. What is the name of the son of Helen and Faust?
(a) Icarus.
(b) Euphorion.
(c) Lynceus.
(d) Phorkyas.

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

4. Where does Mephistopheles suggest that Helen should hide at the end of Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) The underworld.
(b) In the temple of Zeus.
(c) A castle in the North.
(d) Troy.

5. What is the opinion of the women of the court of Helen?
(a) They are indifferent to her.
(b) They adore her.
(c) They try to emulate her.
(d) They are jealous of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who take Euphorion's clothing?

2. Who is not a member of Faust's entourage that is mentioned in Scene 2 of Act III?

3. What event prompts Anaxagoras to believe he won the philosophical debate in Scene 3 of Act II?

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

5. How does the group travel with the homunculus to Walpurgis Night in Scene 2 of Act II?

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