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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. How does Faustus do in his studies?
(a) Very poorly.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) He quits.
(d) Financially well.

2. What does Faustus do as a storm approaches?
(a) He goes to sleep.
(b) He hides.
(c) He draws a magic circle around himself.
(d) He goes to the theater to watch a play.

3. Who is Robin's friend that enters in the middle of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Wagner.
(b) Rafe.
(c) Lucifer.
(d) Faustus.

4. What is the status of Faustus's parents?
(a) Poor.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Rich.
(d) Homeless.

5. Whom do the scholars decide to visit at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Wagner.
(b) The rector.
(c) Faustus.
(d) Mephastophilis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Robin's friend feel about Robin's offer?

2. What does the Clown agree to do after the devils leave in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What is Faustus very tempted to study in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What general topic does Faustus begin to study while neglecting his former studies, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

5. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?

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