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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. To what does the term "waxen wings" in line 21 of the Prologue allude?
(a) The fall of Icarus.
(b) The fall of Lucifer.
(c) A wax figure.
(d) A wax museum.

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

3. Why do the scholars feel the way they do about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) Because the scholars do not like Valdes and Cornelius.
(b) Because they are also good friends with Valdes and Cornelius.
(c) Because Valdes and Cornelius are magicians and necromancers.
(d) Because they do not care about Faustus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?

2. What is the status of Faustus's parents?

3. What does Faustus study?

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

5. Whom do the scholars decide to visit at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

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