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

2. What does Faustus tell the Horse-Courser not to do?
(a) Sell the horse to someone else.
(b) Yell at the horse.
(c) Talk directly to Mephastophilis.
(d) Take the horse into water.

3. What does Lucifer demand of Faustus in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) No more questions about God and heaven.
(b) That Faustus meet the Seven Deadly Sins.
(c) That Mephastophilis answer Faustus's questions.
(d) That Faustus resign the contract.

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 tells Faustus it is a bad idea.
(c) He refuses immediately.
(d) He disappears without responding.

5. Who arrives in the beginning of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Rafe.
(b) Wagner.
(c) A horse-courser.
(d) Faustus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Faustus feel about selling his soul in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What does Faustus command Mephastophilis to do?

3. What does Mephastophilis warn the Horse-Courser not to do?

4. How does Faustus feel about the sight of the demon in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Why does Mephastophilis refuse to continue discussing God and heaven?

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