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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 is necromancy?
(a) The magical art of raising the dead.
(b) Speaking to the devil.
(c) A relationship with God.
(d) The art of summoning demons.

2. What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Necromancy.
(c) Astrology.
(d) Pediatrics.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between the scholars and Faustus?

2. Where does Faustus grow up?

3. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?

4. What do the scholars want Faustus to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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