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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the term "waxen wings" in line 21 of the Prologue allude?
(a) A wax museum.
(b) A wax figure.
(c) The fall of Icarus.
(d) The fall of Lucifer.

2. How does Carolus feel about Faustus's trick on his subject?
(a) Carolus is angry.
(b) It increases Faustus's standing in Carolus's eyes.
(c) Carolus thinks Faustus is insolent.
(d) It amuses Carolus greatly.

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

4. Whom does Faustus send to accomplish Carolus' request?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Wagner.
(c) Robin.
(d) Mephastophilis.

5. 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 is frightened of Mephastophilis.
(c) He is eager to learn magic.
(d) He does not offer a deal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mephastophilis tell Faustus when he returns to Faustus's house in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Why does Faustus allow the Horse-Courser to leave peacefully?

3. What do the scholars assume Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius means?

4. Why does the new arrival in Act 4, Scene 1 approach Faustus?

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

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