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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not a name of the graces mentioned in Scene 3 of Act I?
(a) Hegemony.
(b) Euphrosyne.
(c) Lachesis.
(d) Aglaia.

2. Who is specifically told to remain behind in his study rather than travel with the homunculus to Walpurgis Night?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) Baccalaureus.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Famulus.

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

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

5. According to Faust's dream, who is the father of Helen?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Hades.
(d) Jason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles give Faust to help him on his journey to conjure Helen and Paris?

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

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

4. What does Faust distribute to the crowd in Scene 3 of Act I?

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

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