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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mephastophilis leave Faustus?
(a) Because it is daylight.
(b) Because Wagner summons him.
(c) Because he is tired.
(d) Because he is disgusted with the persistent questions about God and heaven.

2. What do Faustus and Mephastophilis discuss in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Helen of Troy.
(c) Ancient rulers.
(d) Hell.

3. How does Faustus feel about selling his soul in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Happy.
(d) Regretful.

4. Whom does Mephastophilis return to Faustus with in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Wagner.
(b) The Bad Angel.
(c) God.
(d) Lucifer.

5. Why does Faustus offer this deal to Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is eager to learn magic.
(b) In order to have the demon at his beck and call.
(c) He does not offer a deal.
(d) He is frightened of Mephastophilis.

Short Answer Questions

1. When will Lucifer return to grant Faustus's request?

2. What does Faustus question Mephastophilis about in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What does Faustus do when the Horse-Courser leaves?

4. What does Faustus tell the Horse-Courser not to do?

5. To whom does Lucifer offer to introduce Faustus?

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