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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the homunculus appear in the beginning of Scene 3 of Act II?
(a) As the reflection on a mirror.
(b) As water.
(c) As a light in a bottle.
(d) As a slightly darkened cloud.

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

3. What news does the marshal bring the emperor in the beginning of Scene 4 of Act I?
(a) He tells the emperor that the people have built a statue for him.
(b) He tells the emperor that all of his debts have been paid in full.
(c) He tells the emperor a civil war has broken out.
(d) He tells the emperor that the people are rioting.

4. According to Mephistopheles, what must one possess to receive miracles?
(a) Good Luck.
(b) Hope.
(c) Divine blessing.
(d) Faith.

5. Why is Wagner successful in creating the homunculus in Scene II of Act II?
(a) He uses a new procedure.
(b) He is aided by Mephistopheles.
(c) He has several students assisting him.
(d) He is not successful in creating the homunculus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the job of Nereus?

2. Who is the queen of the dead as featured in Act II?

3. What form does the homunculus decide to take at the end of Act II?

4. Which mythical group suggests that Faust seek out Chiron?

5. What is the opinion of the women of the court of Paris?

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