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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Faust land at the beginning of Act IV?
(a) In his castle in the north.
(b) On a mountain.
(c) In a river.
(d) Back in his study.

2. How does Mephistopheles plan to take Faust's soul?
(a) By ordering Faust's soul to follow him.
(b) By summoning Faust's soul from his grave.
(c) By coercing Faust to accompany him to hell.
(d) By producting his contract.

3. At the end of Act IV, what is the outlook of the emperor in regards to his kingdom?
(a) He thinks things wil go back to how they were before the war.
(b) He is hopeful it will prosper.
(c) He fears it will be conquered by another rival.
(d) He fears it will be ruined by extortion of the church.

4. What event do Faust and Mephistopheles see taking place at the end of Scene 1 of Act IV?
(a) The witness the rape of Leda.
(b) The witness a shooting star.
(c) They wintess a procession of women to a ritual sacrifice.
(d) They witness a battle taking place in the emporer's kingdom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Just as Faust begins to tell Mephistopheles his true desires in Scene 1 of Act IV, what does Mephistopheles do?

2. What is the name of the prophetess that Chiron takes Faust to in Act II?

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

4. Who tells the emperor they are out of wine in Scene 2 of Act I?

5. Who is not one of the four gray women who visit the palace in Scene 4 of Act V?

(see the answer key)

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