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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the necromant of Sabine Norcia indebted to the emperor?
(a) The emperor gave him a parcel of land.
(b) The emperor pardoned him from being burned years ago.
(c) He is the son of the emperor.
(d) The emperor has lent him a large sum of money.

2. What does Maia steal from Hephaestus?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Tongs.
(d) Pottery.

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

4. What is the opinion of the men of court of Helen?
(a) They find her very beautiful.
(b) They are indifferent to her.
(c) They dislike her.
(d) They can't see her.

5. Who is not a member of Faust's entourage that is mentioned in Scene 2 of Act III?
(a) Squires.
(b) A fool.
(c) His entourage is not described.
(d) Pages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does the marshal bring the emperor in the beginning of Scene 4 of Act I?

2. What is the setting of Scene 3 in Act IV?

3. What is the setting in the beginning of Act II?

4. What must Faust descend through to read the location given by the prophetess in Act II?

5. What modern luxurious city does Mephistopheles describe to Faust in Scene 1 of Act IV?

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