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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Wagner successful in creating the homunculus in Scene II of Act II?
(a) He is aided by Mephistopheles.
(b) He uses a new procedure.
(c) He has several students assisting him.
(d) He is not successful in creating the homunculus.

2. Which group of people does Baccalaureus feel should be shot?
(a) Men over thirty.
(b) Single females.
(c) All professors.
(d) Inexperienced youth.

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

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

5. Which mythical group suggests that Faust seek out Chiron?
(a) The ogres.
(b) The sirens.
(c) The fates.
(d) The sphinxes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the opinion of the women of the court of Helen?

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

4. What instrument accompanies the gardeners in Scene 3 of Act I?

5. Why does Faust try to dispel Paris in Scene 7 of Act I?

(see the answer key)

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