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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Bad Angel advise Faustus to do?
(a) Study magic.
(b) Become a member of the clergy.
(c) Continue his regular studies.
(d) He does not advise Faustus of anything.

2. What do the scholars wonder in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Why God made death.
(b) Where Faustus has gone.
(c) Who Mephastophilis is.
(d) Why Faustus is angry with them.

3. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Sorcerers.
(d) Lawyers.

4. Why do the scholars decide to visit someone at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) They want to have dinner with him.
(b) They want his help with Faustus.
(c) They need to borrow money.
(d) They lost their keys.

5. Why do the Good and Bad Angels come to Faustus?
(a) They do not visit Faustus.
(b) Because they are friends.
(c) To torment him.
(d) To give him advice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the scholars want Faustus to do?

3. What does the Good Angel advise Faustus?

4. Who does Faustus want to see to help him choose his course of studies?

5. When do Wagner and the Clown enter "Dr. Faustus" together?

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