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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) Very poorly.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) He quits.
(d) Financially well.

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

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

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

5. Why do the scholars decide to visit someone at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) They lost their keys.
(b) They need to borrow money.
(c) They want his help with Faustus.
(d) They want to have dinner with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do the scholars assume Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius means?

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

5. Why do Valdes, Cornelius, and Faustus leave Faustus's home at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

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