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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Wagner want to do in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Sleep with a woman.
(b) Kill Faustus.
(c) Summon Mephastophilis.
(d) Hire the Clown as his servant.

3. What does Mephastophilis tell Faustus when he returns to Faustus's house in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That Faustus is a fool.
(b) That Lucifer refuses his offer.
(c) That he will answer his questions about God and heaven.
(d) That Lucifer will accept the deal for Faustus's soul.

4. What do the scholars assume Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius means?
(a) That Faustus is performing magic again.
(b) That Faustus is quitting school.
(c) That Faustus has made a deal with the devil.
(d) That Faustus is stupid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?

2. What is the Clown's condition for agreeing to Wagner's request?

3. What does Wagner first offer the Clown as payment for his service?

4. Who tells Faustus that it is not too late to turn back?

5. What does the Bad Angel tell Faustus in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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