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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) Pages.
(b) His entourage is not described.
(c) Squires.
(d) A fool.

2. What two "orders" support the throne, according to the Chancellor in Scene 2 of Act I?
(a) The advisors and the soldiers.
(b) The clergy and the knights.
(c) The soldiers and the clergy.
(d) The common people and the clergy.

3. Where have Faust and Helen been staying in Scene 3 of Act III?
(a) Some caves.
(b) In an elaborate palace.
(c) In a cottage by the sea.
(d) On a ship belonging to Paris.

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

5. Who gives the prologue to Scene 3 in Act II?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Faust.
(c) The homonculus.
(d) Erichto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Just as Faust begins to tell Mephistopheles his true desires in Scene 1 of Act IV, what does Mephistopheles do?

2. What type of creature is Chiron?

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

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

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

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