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

2. Who shows Faustus the things he has sold his soul for?
(a) Mephastophilis.
(b) The Bad Angel.
(c) A series of devils.
(d) Lucifer.

3. 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.

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

5. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Magic.
(c) His family.
(d) Theology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Clown think about Wagner's offer?

2. What is Faustus waiting to learn in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. How does Faustus do in his studies?

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

5. What does Wagner do to convince the Clown to acquiesce to his request?

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