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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drink does the arch-cupbearer plan to give the emperor at the celebrations?
(a) A simple drink of water.
(b) A robust red wine.
(c) A clear Venetian glass.
(d) Grape juice in a golden goblet.

2. What is the name of Faust's lookout?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Mephisotopheles.
(c) Penthalis.
(d) Lynceus.

3. What does Faust distribute to the crowd in Scene 3 of Act I?
(a) Food and wine.
(b) Magical money that transforms when it is touched.
(c) Anvils and hammers to do work.
(d) Beautiful jewelry that is bewitched to change colors.

4. Which God, does Mephistopheles tell the creation myth of to the chorus in Act III?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Hades.
(c) Hephastus.
(d) Zeus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Wagner successful in creating the homunculus in Scene II of Act II?

2. What does Mephistopheles cure the blonde woman of in Scene 6 of Act I?

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

4. What does Mephistopheles conjure in the battle to help the emperor in Act IV?

5. What modern luxurious city does Mephistopheles describe to Faust in Scene 1 of Act IV?

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