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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose journey does the blessed boy's resemble?
(a) Euphorion.
(b) The homunculus.
(c) Faust.
(d) Helen.

2. How does the emperor respond when he sees Faust in Scene 2 of Act IV?
(a) He is fearful that Faust has come to seize the kingdom.
(b) He does not recognize him.
(c) He is overjoyed and happy.
(d) He is sad.

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

4. What does Mephistopheles tell Helen that frightens her in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) That her husband intends to sacrifice her.
(b) That the servants are planning on killing her.
(c) The he is going to eat her.
(d) That she will quicly grow old and ugly.

5. What time does Scene 4 of Act V take place at?
(a) Morning.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Noon.
(d) Midnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is credited with drawing Faust upwards and cheating the devil.

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

3. Why does the woman instruct the traveler to be silent upon entering the cottage in Act V?

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

5. What is the name of Faust's lookout?

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