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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the opinion of the women of the court of Helen?
(a) They adore her.
(b) They try to emulate her.
(c) They are jealous of her.
(d) They are indifferent to her.

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

3. In the beginning of Act IV, what form do the clouds take on first?
(a) The form of Faust.
(b) The form of Leda and Helen.
(c) The image of Mephisotpheles.
(d) The form of Zeus and Ares.

4. What instrument accompanies the garden girls in Scene 3 of Act I?
(a) Theorbos.
(b) Harps.
(c) Lutes.
(d) Mandolins.

5. Who tells Faust and Helen that Menelaus has arrived with his armies?
(a) Penthalis.
(b) No one tells Faust, he sees his approach.
(c) Lynceus.
(d) Mephistopheles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which despicable and noxious creatures does Mephistopheles eventually find as the true embodiment of ugliness in Act II?

2. What is the job of Nereus?

3. What type of creature is Chiron?

4. What must Faust descend through to read the location given by the prophetess in Act II?

5. What power does Mephistopheles first offer Faust in Scene 1 of Act IV?

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