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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the emperor attempts to examine the treasure chest Faust has brought him in Scene 3 of Act I?
(a) He goes momentarily blind.
(b) He is attacked by a group of beggars.
(c) His beard catches fire.
(d) He falls asleep.

2. What is the eldest of the fates?
(a) Atropos.
(b) Alecto.
(c) Lachesis.
(d) Clotho.

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 is aided by Mephistopheles.
(c) He has several students assisting him.
(d) He uses a new procedure.

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

5. Why is Faust desirous to leave the group when the first arrive at Walpurgis Night in Act II?
(a) He wants to seek out Achilles.
(b) He is upset at Mephistopholes.
(c) He is obsessed with finding Helen.
(d) The homunculus suggests that he goes off on his own.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the Emperor ask to see in the beginning of Scene 2 of Act I?

3. Who is the god of wealth that Faust dresses as in Scene 3 of Act I?

4. According to Mephistopheles, what must one possess to receive miracles?

5. What is the name of the daughter of Nereus, who is expected to return to the sea in Act II?

(see the answer key)

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