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

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

3. What do the scholars learn in response to their question in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) That they are being expelled.
(b) That Faustus is at dinner with Valdes and Cornelius.
(c) That Faustus is in class.
(d) Their question is unanswered.

4. Why do Valdes, Cornelius, and Faustus leave Faustus's home at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) To practice their magical skills.
(b) They stay at Faustus's house.
(c) To find women.
(d) To attend a play.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the main character in the play?

4. Whom do the scholars ask about in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Where does Faustus go to study?

(see the answer key)

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