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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 do Valdes, Cornelius, and Faustus leave Faustus's home at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) To practice their magical skills.
(b) To find women.
(c) They stay at Faustus's house.
(d) To attend a play.

2. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?
(a) Theology.
(b) His family.
(c) Magic.
(d) Philosophy.

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

4. What does the Clown beg Wagner to do about the devils in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Summon Helen of Troy.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Send them away.
(d) Pay him more.

5. What are the names of the devils that appear in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Baliol and Belcher.
(b) Wagner and Faustus.
(c) Mephastophilis and Lucifer.
(d) Rafe and Robin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the status of Faustus's parents?

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

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

4. What do Valdes and Cornelius advise Faustus to do?

5. Why is Wagner's first offer of payment so offensive to the Clown?

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