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

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

3. What general topic does Faustus begin to study while neglecting his former studies, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Magic.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Law.

4. What is the relationship between the scholars and Faustus?
(a) They are friends.
(b) They are enemies.
(c) They work together.
(d) They live together.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is necromancy?

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

5. Why do the scholars feel the way they do about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?

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