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Doctor Faustus | Quiz

Christopher Marlowe
This Study Guide consists of approximately 74 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Doctor Faustus.

Doctor Faustus | Quiz

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1)

Who tells Faustus that it is not too late to turn back? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

God.
Wagner.
The Bad Angel.
The Good Angel.
2)

Why does Faustus refuse to pray? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

Because he wants to go to hell.
Because he believes he cannot be forgiven.
Because he is too tired.
Because he is too stubborn and will not repent.
3)

When does Robin first appear in "Dr. Faustus"? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2.
At the end of Act 2, Scene 2.
At the end of Act 2, Scene 1.
In Act 3.
4)

Who tells Faustus that he can sleep with any woman on earth from any time? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Lucifer.
Wagner.
The Bad Angel.
Mephastophilis.
5)

How does Robin's friend feel about Robin's offer? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Worried.
Mournful.
Ecstatic.
Terrified.
6)

Where are Mephastophilis and Faustus waiting at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

At the house of the Duke and Duchess of Vanholt.
The private chambers of the Pope.
At Robin's house.
At a restaurant.
7)

When does Faustus claim that he is going to die? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

Next month.
In one year.
Tomorrow.
Tonight.
8)

What is said about Faustus in the Epilogue? (from Epilogue)

He is evil.
He gains forgiveness from God.
He is dead.
He is still alive.
9)

When will Lucifer return to grant Faustus's request? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Next month.
In a year.
On the new moon.
Midnight.
10)

What is Robin's occupation? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Comedian.
Scholar.
Ostler.
Horse-Courser.
11)

What does Faustus do when the Horse-Courser leaves? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

Leaves quickly.
Argues with Mephastophilis.
Eats dinner.
Goes to sleep.
12)

Who does the Pope think Faustus is? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

A ghost.
God.
A demon.
Mephastophilis.
13)

Who is Robin's friend that enters in the middle of Act 2, Scene 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Wagner.
Rafe.
Lucifer.
Faustus.
14)

What does the Duke of Vanholt promise? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

To reward Faustus for his feat.
To invite Faustus to visit again soon.
To never forget Faustus.
To find a wife for Faustus.
15)

What do the first set of books that Mephastophilis gives Faustus allow Faustus to do? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Control women.
Give him power over all the other demons and knowledge of the universe.
Go anywhere he wants by thinking about the place.
Control the weather and summon troops of knights.
16)

How does Faustus respond to Carolus' request at the end of Act 4, Scene 1? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

He complies.
He leaves angrily.
He laughs.
He refuses.
17)

Who is awestruck at the end of Act 4, Scene 3? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

The Duke of Vanholt.
Wagner.
The Duchess of Vanholt.
Faustus.
18)

Where was Mephastophilis when Robin and Rafe summoned him? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Egypt.
America.
Constantinople.
Rome.
19)

Who threatens to tear Faustus apart in Act 5, Scene 1? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

The Bad Angel.
Mephastophilis.
Lucifer.
The Old Man.
20)

Who appears in the Epilogue? (from Epilogue)

Faustus.
The Chorus.
Mephastophilis.
Lucifer.
21)

What does Faustus ask to see in Act 2, Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Ancient Greece.
Helen of Troy.
Heaven.
Hell.
22)

From where does Mephastophilis retrieve Alexander the Great? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Death.
Heaven.
Constantinople.
Hell.
23)

What does Faustus do when the Pope arrives? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Becomes visible.
He dies.
Steals the Pope's food and wine.
Prays to God for forgiveness.
24)

How does Carolus feel about Faustus's trick on his subject? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

It amuses Carolus greatly.
Carolus thinks Faustus is insolent.
It increases Faustus's standing in Carolus's eyes.
Carolus is angry.
25)

Who shows Faustus the things he has sold his soul for? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

A series of devils.
Lucifer.
Mephastophilis.
The Bad Angel.
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