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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ancient mythological figure does the Astrologer compare Faust with in Scene 7 of Act I?
(a) Hades.
(b) Prometheus.
(c) Atlas.
(d) Hercules.

2. How does the chorus describe Menelaus in Scene 1 of Act III?
(a) As a hero.
(b) As a coward.
(c) As a villan.
(d) They do not mention Menelaus.

3. What is the name of the daughter of Nereus, who is expected to return to the sea in Act II?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Thessalonia.
(c) Helen.
(d) Galatea.

4. According to Faust's dream, who is the mother of Helen?
(a) Hera.
(b) Leda.
(c) Athena.
(d) Persephone.

5. When Faust decides to help the emperor, what does Mephistopheles turn him into?
(a) A general-in-chief with three aides.
(b) A savvy politician who can soothe the people.
(c) A calveryman.
(d) A skilled soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Lemurs do as they dig in Scene 5?

2. Who does the archbishop accuse the emperor of being in league with in Scene 3 of Act IV?

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

4. What help does Faust claim that the necromant is willing to offer the emperor?

5. What prohibits Speed-booty and Havequick from packing away a pile of gold on their backs?

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