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

2. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Sorcerers.
(d) Teachers.

3. 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.

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

5. When do Valdes and Cornelius arrive?
(a) In Act 1, Scene 2.
(b) At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1.
(c) After the Good Angel and the Bad Angel leave Faustus.
(d) In the Prologue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What general topic does Faustus begin to study while neglecting his former studies, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

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

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

5. What is the name of Faustus's human servant?

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