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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maia steal from Ares?
(a) His crown.
(b) His bow.
(c) His sword.
(d) His armor.

3. What is the name of the prophetess that Chiron takes Faust to in Act II?
(a) Manto.
(b) Selene.
(c) Achebe.
(d) Trias.

4. Where does Faust and Helen flee to at the end of Scene 2 in Act III?
(a) Germany.
(b) Their place of refuge is not named.
(c) Troy.
(d) Arcadia.

5. Which famous figure did Chiron tutor?
(a) Prometheus.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Pythagoris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles introduce himself as to the Sphinxes and sirens?

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

3. What is the name of the leader of the chorus?

4. What science is Wagner practicing in the laboratory when Mephistopheles comes upon him in Scene 2 of Act II?

5. What ancient mythological figure does the Astrologer compare Faust with in Scene 7 of Act I?

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