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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 try to emulate her.
(b) They are indifferent to her.
(c) They are jealous of her.
(d) They adore her.

2. What holiday is the court preparing to celebrate in Act I?
(a) Carnival.
(b) Winter Solstice.
(c) May Day.
(d) Day of the Kings.

3. At the end of Act IV, what is the outlook of the emperor in regards to his kingdom?
(a) He thinks things wil go back to how they were before the war.
(b) He is hopeful it will prosper.
(c) He fears it will be ruined by extortion of the church.
(d) He fears it will be conquered by another rival.

4. According to Faust's dream, who is the father of Helen?
(a) Hades.
(b) Jason.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Hercules.

5. What remains of Euphorion after his fall?
(a) His money.
(b) A painting of his face.
(c) His clothing.
(d) A small ring of flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the opinion of the women of the court of Paris?

2. What science is Wagner practicing in the laboratory when Mephistopheles comes upon him in Scene 2 of Act II?

3. What does Phoebe's wheels symbolize in Act I, Scene 1?

4. What does Maia steal from Ares?

5. Where does Helen go after the chorus tries to assuage her fears in Scene 1 of Act III?

(see the answer key)

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