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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. What does Faustus consider in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Praying for forgiveness.
(b) Asking to meet the Seven Deadly Sins.
(c) Backing out of his deal with the devil.
(d) Killing himself.

2. When will Lucifer return to grant Faustus's request?
(a) In a year.
(b) On the new moon.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Next month.

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

4. What does Faustus question Mephastophilis about in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Books.
(b) Hell, heaven, and God.
(c) The Good Angel and the Bad Angel.
(d) Nature.

5. Why does Faustus allow the Horse-Courser to leave peacefully?
(a) Because the Horse-Courser asks nicely.
(b) Because Faustus hopes God will forgive him if he acts morally.
(c) Faustus does not allow the Horse-Courser to leave peacefully.
(d) Because the Horse-Courser gives him more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucifer demand of Faustus in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What does Faustus command the demon to reappear as?

3. Who seizes the Horse-Courser?

4. Why does Faustus offer this deal to Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What does Faustus ask to see in Act 2, Scene 3?

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