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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What must Faust descend through to read the location given by the prophetess in Act II?
(a) The Temple of Apollo.
(b) The Garden of Eden.
(c) The home of Hades.
(d) The Temple of Demetrius.

3. 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) His beard catches fire.
(c) He is attacked by a group of beggars.
(d) He falls asleep.

4. What is the name of the leader of the chorus?
(a) Euphorion.
(b) Icarus.
(c) Penthalis.
(d) Lynceus.

5. What token does Mephistopheles give Lady to help her regain the affection of her lover in Scene 6 of Act I?
(a) A flower.
(b) A stone.
(c) A coal.
(d) A feather.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the group travel with the homunculus to Walpurgis Night in Scene 2 of Act II?

2. Who is the queen of the dead as featured in Act II?

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

4. Who is not one of the aides to Faust in Act IV?

5. Who supposed to seal the royal documents in Scene 3 of Act IV?

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