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

2. Why does Mephastophilis leave Faustus?
(a) Because he is tired.
(b) Because Wagner summons him.
(c) Because it is daylight.
(d) Because he is disgusted with the persistent questions about God and heaven.

3. What do Mephastophilis and Faustus do to the people singing a dirge at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Hide from them.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Kill them.
(d) Beat them.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Faustus very tempted to study in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Who tells Faustus that it is not too late to turn back?

3. Why does Faustus make his odd request in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. Why does Faustus offer this deal to Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What is the name of Faustus's human servant?

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