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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. What is Faustus's last request?
(a) To make love to Helen of Troy.
(b) He does not make a last request.
(c) To see God.
(d) To be made king.

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

3. What does the Duchess of Vanholt have a craving for?
(a) Apples.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Hamburger.

4. How does the Pope react to Faustus's actions?
(a) Hides behind a curtain.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Cries.
(d) Crosses himself.

5. What does Faustus study?
(a) Law.
(b) Divinity.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Mephastophilis when Robin and Rafe summoned him?

2. Why do Valdes, Cornelius, and Faustus leave Faustus's home at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What does Robin offer his friend?

4. In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Faustus decide after considering whether he should repent?

5. What does Faustus speak of after talking to the Old Man?

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