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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phoebe's wheels symbolize in Act I, Scene 1?
(a) The setting sun.
(b) A thunder storm.
(c) The approach of dawn.
(d) The rising moon.

2. What must Faust descend through to read the location given by the prophetess in Act II?
(a) The Garden of Eden.
(b) The Temple of Demetrius.
(c) The Temple of Apollo.
(d) The home of Hades.

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

4. Where does Helen go after the chorus tries to assuage her fears in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) Into a grove of trees.
(b) She goes into Athena's temple.
(c) Into the palace.
(d) She flees to Arcadia.

5. What is the name of Faust's lookout?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Penthalis.
(c) Mephisotopheles.
(d) Lynceus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What follows Mephistopheles and Helen as they flee at the end of Scene 1 in Act III?

3. According to Faust's dream, who is the mother of Helen?

4. When Faust awakens in Act I, what are his impressions of his surroundings?

5. How does the homunculus appear in the beginning of Scene 3 of Act II?

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