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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's thoughts soon turn away from?
(a) His family.
(b) Theology.
(c) Magic.
(d) Philosophy.

2. Whom do the scholars ask about in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Wagner.
(b) Mephastophilis.
(c) Lucifer.
(d) Faustus.

3. Whom do the scholars decide to visit at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Faustus.
(b) The rector.
(c) Mephastophilis.
(d) Wagner.

4. How do the scholars feel about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) They are alarmed.
(b) They do not want to be friends with Faustus anymore.
(c) They are happy.
(d) They do not care.

5. What does the Bad Angel advise Faustus to do?
(a) He does not advise Faustus of anything.
(b) Become a member of the clergy.
(c) Study magic.
(d) Continue his regular studies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Good Angel advise Faustus?

2. What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

3. How many scholars appear in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Faustus study?

5. What is necromancy?

(see the answer key)

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