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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which figure guides the living Colossus in Scene 3 of Act I?
(a) Fear.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Hope.
(d) Faust.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Mephistopheles give Faust to help him on his journey to conjure Helen and Paris?
(a) A magical key.
(b) A map of the underworld.
(c) A password.
(d) A dark cloak.

5. What is the setting of Scene 3 in Act II?
(a) The temple of Athena.
(b) The main square of Athens.
(c) The setting is not given.
(d) The plains of Pharsalus.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the astrologer in Scene 2, what is the fairest star?

2. Which group of people does Baccalaureus feel should be shot?

3. What science is Wagner practicing in the laboratory when Mephistopheles comes upon him in Scene 2 of Act II?

4. Which famous figure did Chiron tutor?

5. What two "orders" support the throne, according to the Chancellor in Scene 2 of Act I?

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