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

2. How do the scholars feel about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) They are alarmed.
(b) They do not care.
(c) They do not want to be friends with Faustus anymore.
(d) They are happy.

3. What does Wagner do to convince the Clown to acquiesce to his request?
(a) Offer him more money.
(b) Summons two devils.
(c) He does not try to convince the Clown.
(d) Beg him.

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

5. What does Faustus study as he sits in his studying Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Whether to get married.
(b) Which friend to ask for advice.
(c) Which way to turn his studies.
(d) Whether to quit school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Faustus grow up?

2. What do the scholars learn in response to their question in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

4. How does Mephastophilis react to Faustus's offer?

5. What does the Clown think about Wagner's offer?

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