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

2. Who is awestruck at the end of Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) The Duchess of Vanholt.
(b) Wagner.
(c) Faustus.
(d) The Duke of Vanholt.

3. What is Faustus doing at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Carousing and drinking heavily at a feast.
(b) Praying for forgiveness.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Crying about his damnation.

4. What do the devils do in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Frighten the Clown into submission at Wagner's request.
(b) Yell at Wagner for summoning them.
(c) Kill the Clown.
(d) They refuse to appear.

5. Who enters the room with a large retinue of attendants in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Helen of Troy.
(c) The Pope.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. When will Lucifer return to grant Faustus's request?

2. What does Wagner feel that Faustus should be doing at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?

3. What does the Clown think about Wagner's offer?

4. How does Faustus feel about selling his soul in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. What does Faustus ask for instead of his original plan in Act 3, Scene 1?

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