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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. How does Faustus feel about the sight of the demon in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is frightened.
(b) He can only hear the demon, not see him.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is disgusted.

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

3. Why does Mephastophilis not want to answer Faustus's questions in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He does not know anything about the topic.
(b) He does not want to remember how happy he was.
(c) He will be punished if he talks about this topic.
(d) He hates the topic.

4. How does Mephastophilis react to Faustus's offer?
(a) He is interested and returns to hell to see if Lucifer will accept the offer.
(b) He disappears without responding.
(c) He refuses immediately.
(d) He tells Faustus it is a bad idea.

5. Whom does Mephastophilis say that he serves?
(a) God.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Faustus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the new arrival in Act 4, Scene 1 approach Faustus?

2. Who seizes the Horse-Courser?

3. Who arrives to vie for Faustus's soul in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. Why does Mephastophilis leave Faustus?

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

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