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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do the Good and Bad Angels come to Faustus?
(a) To torment him.
(b) To give him advice.
(c) They do not visit Faustus.
(d) Because they are friends.

5. What is the name of Faustus's human servant?
(a) Mephastophilis.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) The Clown.
(d) Wagner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?

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

3. What do the scholars want Faustus to do?

4. What is Faustus very tempted to study in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. What does Faustus study as he sits in his studying Act 1, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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