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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Faustus feel about the benefits of selling his soul?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Like he has betrayed God.
(c) Apprehensive.
(d) Overjoyed because he can truly enjoy life now.

3. What does Faustus study as he sits in his studying Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Whether to get married.
(b) Which friend to ask for advice.
(c) Which way to turn his studies.
(d) Whether to quit school.

4. What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Necromancy.
(d) Pediatrics.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robin's friend want to use the book for?

2. Who shows Faustus the things he has sold his soul for?

3. When does Robin first appear in "Dr. Faustus"?

4. How do the scholars feel about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?

5. What will Robin's book allow him to do?

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