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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Bad Angel advise Faustus to do?
(a) He does not advise Faustus of anything.
(b) Study magic.
(c) Continue his regular studies.
(d) Become a member of the clergy.

2. Why does Faustus react the way that he does to the pending storm?
(a) He is tired.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He plans to summon a demon.

3. Who speaks in the Prologue?
(a) Faustus.
(b) Good and Bad Angels.
(c) Lucifer.
(d) The chorus.

4. To what does the term "waxen wings" in line 21 of the Prologue allude?
(a) The fall of Icarus.
(b) A wax figure.
(c) The fall of Lucifer.
(d) A wax museum.

5. What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?
(a) Necromancy.
(b) Astrology.
(c) Pediatrics.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mephastophilis react to Faustus's offer?

2. What do the scholars wonder in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who appears after Faustus finishes his incantation?

4. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?

5. What deal does Faustus offer Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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