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

2. What does Faustus realize in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That he did something immoral by offering his soul to the devil.
(b) That he does not want to study magic.
(c) That Mephastophilis is not powerful enough to be a helpful servant.
(d) That he loves God too much to offer his soul to the devil.

3. Why does Faustus offer this deal to Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is frightened of Mephastophilis.
(b) He is eager to learn magic.
(c) He does not offer a deal.
(d) In order to have the demon at his beck and call.

4. How does Mephastophilis react to Faustus's offer?
(a) He is interested and returns to hell to see if Lucifer will accept the offer.
(b) He refuses immediately.
(c) He disappears without responding.
(d) He tells Faustus it is a bad idea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the devils do in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What does the Bad Angel advise Faustus to do?

3. What do the scholars wonder in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Who appears after Faustus finishes his incantation?

5. Why is Wagner's first offer of payment so offensive to the Clown?

(see the answer key)

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