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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. Who does the Pope think Faustus is?
(a) Mephastophilis.
(b) God.
(c) A ghost.
(d) A demon.

2. What does Faustus do to make the churchmen leave the room?
(a) Laugh very loud.
(b) The churchmen do not leave.
(c) Steal the Pope's food.
(d) Boxes the Pope's ears.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the room with a large retinue of attendants in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. What does Faustus do as a storm approaches?

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

4. What is Faustus waiting to learn in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does Faustus command Mephastophilis to do?

(see the answer key)

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