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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What deal does Faustus offer Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) None of these is correct.
(b) To pay Mephastophilis for magical books.
(c) To trade his soul for 24 years of life with Mephastophilis as his servant.
(d) To leave Mephastophilis alone if he will answer Faustus's questions about God and heaven.

3. What is Faustus waiting to learn in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) If Lucifer will accept his offer.
(b) If he is going to be expelled.
(c) If he should renege on his offer.
(d) If Mephastophilis will kill him.

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

5. Who enters the room with a large retinue of attendants in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) God.
(b) The Pope.
(c) Lucifer.
(d) Helen of Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Faustus that he can sleep with any woman on earth from any time?

2. What set of books does Faustus ask for?

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

4. What do Faustus and Mephastophilis discuss in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. What does Faustus do to make the churchmen leave the room?

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