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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 appears after Faustus finishes his incantation?
(a) The Good Angel.
(b) Mephastophilis.
(c) Lucifer.
(d) The Bad Angel.

2. In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Faustus decide after considering whether he should repent?
(a) To back out of his deal with Lucifer.
(b) He does not make a decision.
(c) To pray for forgiveness.
(d) He cannot go to heaven anyway so he should just use the devil to obtain all of his earthly desires.

3. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?
(a) Because Wagner suggests it.
(b) Because it sounds fun.
(c) Because it would make his parents proud.
(d) Because of the power it would give him.

4. When do Valdes and Cornelius arrive?
(a) In the Prologue.
(b) After the Good Angel and the Bad Angel leave Faustus.
(c) At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1.
(d) In Act 1, Scene 2.

5. What set of books does Faustus ask for?
(a) Books to give him power over all the other demons and knowledge of the entire earth and universe.
(b) Books to control women.
(c) Books to summon troops of knights.
(d) Books to control the weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faustus realize in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What does the Good Angel advise Faustus?

3. What deal does Faustus offer Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

5. To whom does Lucifer offer to introduce Faustus?

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