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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. What does Faustus study as he sits in his studying Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Whether to get married.
(b) Which friend to ask for advice.
(c) Which way to turn his studies.
(d) Whether to quit school.

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

3. What is the status of Faustus's parents?
(a) Poor.
(b) Rich.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Homeless.

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

5. Who speaks in the Prologue?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Good and Bad Angels.
(c) The chorus.
(d) Faustus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Faustus's human servant?

2. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?

3. Why do the scholars feel the way they do about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?

4. Where does Faustus go to study?

5. Who does Faustus want to see to help him choose his course of studies?

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