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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. Whom does Mephastophilis say that he serves?
(a) God.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Faustus.

2. Why does Mephastophilis not want to answer Faustus's questions in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He does not know anything about the topic.
(b) He will be punished if he talks about this topic.
(c) He hates the topic.
(d) He does not want to remember how happy he was.

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

4. What do Valdes and Cornelius advise Faustus to do?
(a) Study magic.
(b) Get married.
(c) Continue his normal studies.
(d) Quit school.

5. Who is the main character in the play?
(a) Mephastophilis.
(b) God.
(c) Dr. John Faustus.
(d) Lucifer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?

2. What do the scholars learn in response to their question in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. How does Faustus feel about the benefits of selling his soul?

4. What does Faustus study as he sits in his studying Act 1, Scene 1?

5. What is the status of Faustus's parents?

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