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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. Where does Faustus grow up?
(a) Rhodes, Germany.
(b) Wittenberg, Germany.
(c) London, England.
(d) Rome, Italy.

2. To whom do the scholars pose their question in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Faustus.
(b) Wagner.
(c) Mephastophilis.
(d) Lucifer.

3. Who does Faustus want to see to help him choose his course of studies?
(a) Wagner and the Clown.
(b) Mephastophilis.
(c) Valdes and Cornelius.
(d) Good and Bad Angels.

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

5. Who appears after Faustus finishes his incantation?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) The Good Angel.
(c) Mephastophilis.
(d) The Bad Angel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the scholars feel the way they do about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?

2. What does the Good Angel advise Faustus?

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

4. When do Valdes and Cornelius arrive?

5. What does Faustus study?

(see the answer key)

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