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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 say when the Horse-Courser attacks him toward the end of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) He asks the attacker to leave him alone.
(b) He hits his attacker.
(c) He tells Mephastophilis to do something about him.
(d) He wants the attacker to die.

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

3. Who seizes the Horse-Courser?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Wagner.
(c) Faustus.
(d) Mephastophilis.

4. Why does the new arrival in Act 4, Scene 1 approach Faustus?
(a) Steal Faustus's money.
(b) Fight Faustus.
(c) Borrow Mephastophilis to act as his servant.
(d) Buy Faustus's horse.

5. What does the Horse-Courser want when he returns?
(a) To be taught how to summon demons.
(b) A refund.
(c) A different horse.
(d) To take a nap.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the Horse-Courser offer Faustus more money?

3. How does Mephastophilis react to Faustus's offer?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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