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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. Why do Valdes, Cornelius, and Faustus leave Faustus's home at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) To find women.
(b) They stay at Faustus's house.
(c) To attend a play.
(d) To practice their magical skills.

2. Why do the Good and Bad Angels come to Faustus?
(a) To torment him.
(b) To give him advice.
(c) They do not visit Faustus.
(d) Because they are friends.

3. What are the names of the devils that appear in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Baliol and Belcher.
(b) Mephastophilis and Lucifer.
(c) Wagner and Faustus.
(d) Rafe and Robin.

4. To what does the term "waxen wings" in line 21 of the Prologue allude?
(a) The fall of Icarus.
(b) A wax museum.
(c) The fall of Lucifer.
(d) A wax figure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What set of books does Faustus ask for?

2. What is necromancy?

3. What does the Good Angel advise Faustus?

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

5. What does Faustus realize in Act 2, Scene 1?

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