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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles tell Helen that frightens her in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) That her husband intends to sacrifice her.
(b) The he is going to eat her.
(c) That she will quicly grow old and ugly.
(d) That the servants are planning on killing her.

2. What does Phoebe's wheels symbolize in Act I, Scene 1?
(a) The approach of dawn.
(b) A thunder storm.
(c) The setting sun.
(d) The rising moon.

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

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

5. What does Maia steal from Poseidon?
(a) His crown.
(b) His horse.
(c) His sword.
(d) His trident.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who was an earlier student of Faust that now works as his assistant?

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

5. Who is specifically told to remain behind in his study rather than travel with the homunculus to Walpurgis Night?

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