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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is not a member of Faust's entourage that is mentioned in Scene 2 of Act III?
(a) His entourage is not described.
(b) Pages.
(c) A fool.
(d) Squires.

2. Who first discovers Speed-booty and Havequick trying to plunder the emperor's things?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) Halberdiers.
(c) Lariel.
(d) The arch-marshal.

3. Who is attempting to take the kingdom of the emperor in Act IV?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) A rival emperor.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Paris.

4. When Mephistopheles asks Faust what he desires in Scene 1 of Act IV, how does Faust respond?
(a) Faust claims he does not desire anything.
(b) Faust tells Mephistopheles to guess his desires.
(c) Faust refuses to respond to Mephistopheles's question.
(d) Faust tells Mephistopheles he desires earthly powers.

5. What authority does the archbishop demand from the emperor in Scene 3 of Act IV?
(a) The power to release prisoners of war.
(b) The power to knight soldiers.
(c) The power to collect taxes on his territory.
(d) The power to grant asylum to refuges.

Short Answer Questions

1. What token does Mephistopheles give Lady to help her regain the affection of her lover in Scene 6 of Act I?

2. In the beginning of Act IV, what form do the clouds take on first?

3. What event are the advisers of the emperor excited to plan in Scene 3 of Act IV?

4. Why is the necromant of Sabine Norcia indebted to the emperor?

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

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