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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. Why does Faustus offer this deal to Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) In order to have the demon at his beck and call.
(b) He does not offer a deal.
(c) He is eager to learn magic.
(d) He is frightened of Mephastophilis.

2. What do Valdes and Cornelius advise Faustus to do?
(a) Study magic.
(b) Get married.
(c) Continue his normal studies.
(d) Quit school.

3. To whom do the scholars pose their question in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Faustus.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Mephastophilis.

4. How does Faustus do in his studies?
(a) Financially well.
(b) He quits.
(c) Very poorly.
(d) Mediocre.

5. What deal does Faustus offer Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) To trade his soul for 24 years of life with Mephastophilis as his servant.
(b) None of these is correct.
(c) To pay Mephastophilis for magical books.
(d) To leave Mephastophilis alone if he will answer Faustus's questions about God and heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character in the play?

2. What is the relationship between the scholars and Faustus?

3. Why does Faustus react the way that he does to the pending storm?

4. How does the Clown react to the appearance of the devils in Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What does Faustus question Mephastophilis about in Act 1, Scene 3?

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