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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?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Law.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Divinity.

2. How many scholars appear in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the main character in the play?

3. What is necromancy?

4. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?

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

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