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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. What do Faustus and Mephastophilis discuss in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Hell.
(b) Helen of Troy.
(c) Ancient rulers.
(d) Heaven.

2. What is the name of Faustus's human servant?
(a) Wagner.
(b) The Clown.
(c) Lucifer.
(d) Mephastophilis.

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

4. What does Faustus ask for instead of his original plan in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) To be made invisible.
(b) To see hell.
(c) To meet Helen of Troy.
(d) To meet the Seven Deadly Sins.

5. How does Faustus feel about the benefits of selling his soul?
(a) Apprehensive.
(b) Like he has betrayed God.
(c) Overjoyed because he can truly enjoy life now.
(d) Terrified.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who shows Faustus the things he has sold his soul for?

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

4. Why does Mephastophilis not want to answer Faustus's questions in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Who appears after Faustus finishes his incantation?

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