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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. How does Mephastophilis react to Faustus's offer?
(a) He disappears without responding.
(b) He refuses immediately.
(c) He tells Faustus it is a bad idea.
(d) He is interested and returns to hell to see if Lucifer will accept the offer.

2. What general topic does Faustus begin to study while neglecting his former studies, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?
(a) Magic.
(b) Law.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Medicine.

3. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?
(a) Because it would make his parents proud.
(b) Because of the power it would give him.
(c) Because Wagner suggests it.
(d) Because it sounds fun.

4. How does Faustus do in his studies?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) Financially well.
(c) Very poorly.
(d) He quits.

5. Where does Faustus go to study?
(a) London.
(b) Wittenberg.
(c) Rome.
(d) Rhodes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Valdes, Cornelius, and Faustus leave Faustus's home at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What is Faustus very tempted to study in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What does Faustus command the demon to reappear as?

4. Who speaks in the Prologue?

5. What is necromancy?

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