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

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

3. How does Faustus feel about the sight of the demon in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He can only hear the demon, not see him.
(b) He is disgusted.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is frightened.

4. Whom do the scholars ask about in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Mephastophilis.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Faustus.

5. Why is Wagner's first offer of payment so offensive to the Clown?
(a) Because the Clown does not like Wagner.
(b) It is not offensive.
(c) Because French crowns are devalued to the point of being practically worthless.
(d) Because Wagner refuses to pay at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the devils do in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

3. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?

4. What general topic does Faustus begin to study while neglecting his former studies, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

5. To whom do the scholars pose their question in Act 1, Scene 2?

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