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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 Faustus command the demon to reappear as?
(a) A pretty woman.
(b) A book.
(c) An angel.
(d) A Franciscan friar.

2. How many scholars appear in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

3. What do the devils do in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) They refuse to appear.
(b) Frighten the Clown into submission at Wagner's request.
(c) Yell at Wagner for summoning them.
(d) Kill the Clown.

4. What do the scholars learn in response to their question in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) That they are being expelled.
(b) That Faustus is at dinner with Valdes and Cornelius.
(c) That Faustus is in class.
(d) Their question is unanswered.

5. How does the Clown react to the appearance of the devils in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He cries.
(b) He dies.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He laughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Faustus grow up?

2. How does Faustus do in his studies?

3. What is the Clown's condition for agreeing to Wagner's request?

4. What does Wagner do to convince the Clown to acquiesce to his request?

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

(see the answer key)

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