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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. What does Robin intend to use the book for?
(a) To make women dance naked in front of him and pleasure him.
(b) To find a wife.
(c) To make thunderstorms.
(d) To offer his soul to Lucifer.

2. What does the Bad Angel advise Faustus to do?
(a) Study magic.
(b) He does not advise Faustus of anything.
(c) Continue his regular studies.
(d) Become a member of the clergy.

3. When does Robin first appear in "Dr. Faustus"?
(a) At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2.
(b) In Act 3.
(c) At the end of Act 2, Scene 2.
(d) At the end of Act 2, Scene 1.

4. What is Faustus waiting to learn in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) If Mephastophilis will kill him.
(b) If he is going to be expelled.
(c) If Lucifer will accept his offer.
(d) If he should renege on his offer.

5. What do the devils do in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Frighten the Clown into submission at Wagner's request.
(b) Kill the Clown.
(c) They refuse to appear.
(d) Yell at Wagner for summoning them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the scholars decide to visit someone at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What is Robin's occupation?

3. How does Faustus do in his studies?

4. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?

5. What does the Clown beg Wagner to do about the devils in Act 1, Scene 4?

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