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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prohibits Speed-booty and Havequick from packing away a pile of gold on their backs?
(a) The weight of the gold is too much to lift.
(b) They become weak from the fighting and have to rest.
(c) They trip over some ropes and become entangled in the tent.
(d) A hole in the apron they pack the gold in.

2. Who is the ruler of the hiding place that Mephistopheles suggests to Helen?
(a) Faust.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hades.

3. Which famous figure did Chiron tutor?
(a) Pythagoris.
(b) Prometheus.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Achilles.

4. Who has replaced Faust in his position at the University in Act II?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) The position has not been filled.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Famulus.

5. What help does Faust claim that the necromant is willing to offer the emperor?
(a) Magic.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Additional troops.
(d) Advanced weaponry technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Mephistopheles claim caused the creation of the mountains and valleys in Act IV?

2. What reason does the homunculus tell Mephistopheles, to encourage him to take Faust to the classical Walpurgis Night?

3. What does the chorus ask Mephistopheles at the beginning of Scene 3 in Act III?

4. What drink does the arch-cupbearer plan to give the emperor at the celebrations?

5. Why does Helen promptly return to the chorus after she leaves in Scene 1 of Act III?

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