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

2. 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.

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

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

5. What do the scholars want Faustus to do?
(a) Loan them money.
(b) Help them study.
(c) Quit school.
(d) Quit his magical studies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Faustus do in his studies?

2. What do the scholars wonder in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Faustus study?

4. To whom do the scholars pose their question in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What do Valdes and Cornelius advise Faustus to do?

(see the answer key)

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