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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Faust's dream, who is the mother of Helen?
(a) Leda.
(b) Hera.
(c) Persephone.
(d) Athena.

2. When Faust awakens in Act I, what are his impressions of his surroundings?
(a) He barely notices his surroundings.
(b) He finds the area just the way he remembers it, unchanging.
(c) He finds the landscape to be paradise.
(d) He finds everything dark and dreary.

3. What is the setting of Scene 4 in Act I?
(a) The pleasure gardens of the imperial court.
(b) The city center and site of the Carnvial celebration.
(c) The countryside.
(d) The cathedral.

4. What is the name of the daughter of Nereus, who is expected to return to the sea in Act II?
(a) Galatea.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Helen.
(d) Thessalonia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the astrologer in Scene 2, what is the fairest star?

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

3. Who must Faust go to, in order to conjure Helen and Paris?

4. Which famous figure did Chiron tutor?

5. Who sings a song of rejuvenation to Faust?

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