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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Faustus command Mephastophilis to do?
(a) Introduce him to Lucifer.
(b) Act as his servant.
(c) Give him powers.
(d) Summon the Seven Deadly Sins.

2. How does Faustus feel about the sight of the demon in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is frightened.
(b) He can only hear the demon, not see him.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is disgusted.

3. Why does Faustus react the way that he does to the pending storm?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is tired.
(c) He plans to summon a demon.
(d) He is frightened.

4. What does Faustus question Mephastophilis about in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Books.
(b) The Good Angel and the Bad Angel.
(c) Hell, heaven, and God.
(d) Nature.

5. What does the Good Angel advise Faustus?
(a) To return home to his family.
(b) To study magic.
(c) To continue with his regular studies.
(d) He does not advise Faustus of anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?

2. Why does Mephastophilis not want to answer Faustus's questions in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

4. What is necromancy?

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

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