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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the homunculus tell Mephistopheles, to encourage him to take Faust to the classical Walpurgis Night?
(a) He does not give a reason, but simply demands they go.
(b) The homunculus believes it will be amusing.
(c) Otherwise Faust will die.
(d) It is the only way for Mephistopheles to understand Faust.

2. What does Mephistopheles introduce himself as to the Sphinxes and sirens?
(a) The Old Iniquity.
(b) The Lost Seeker.
(c) The Ultimate Riddle.
(d) Jupiter.

3. Who is the god of wealth that Faust dresses as in Scene 3 of Act I?
(a) Faust.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Alecto.
(d) Plutus.

4. What is the name of the prophetess that Chiron takes Faust to in Act II?
(a) Achebe.
(b) Manto.
(c) Trias.
(d) Selene.

5. What is the setting in the beginning of Act II?
(a) Ancient Greece.
(b) A pleasing countryside.
(c) Faust's study.
(d) The imperial court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the emperor they are out of wine in Scene 2 of Act I?

2. What form does the homunculus decide to take at the end of Act II?

3. Who responds to Mephistopheles ringing the bell in Act II?

4. What happens when the emperor attempts to examine the treasure chest Faust has brought him in Scene 3 of Act I?

5. What are the names of the two philosophers that the homunculus comes upon in Scene 3 of Act II?

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