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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Faustus grow up?
(a) Rome, Italy.
(b) Wittenberg, Germany.
(c) London, England.
(d) Rhodes, Germany.

3. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?
(a) Because it would make his parents proud.
(b) Because Wagner suggests it.
(c) Because of the power it would give him.
(d) Because it sounds fun.

4. What does the Clown beg Wagner to do about the devils in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Summon Helen of Troy.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Send them away.
(d) Pay him more.

5. What does the Clown agree to do after the devils leave in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Practice magic.
(b) Work for Faustus.
(c) Be Wagner's servant.
(d) Go to hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faustus command Mephastophilis to do?

2. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?

3. When do Valdes and Cornelius arrive?

4. What does Wagner want to do in Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What is Faustus waiting to learn in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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