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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who enters the room with a large retinue of attendants in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) God.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) Helen of Troy.
(d) The Pope.

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

3. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Sorcerers.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Lawyers.

4. Why is Wagner's first offer of payment so offensive to the Clown?
(a) Because French crowns are devalued to the point of being practically worthless.
(b) Because the Clown does not like Wagner.
(c) It is not offensive.
(d) Because Wagner refuses to pay at all.

5. What does Faustus ask for instead of his original plan in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) To see hell.
(b) To meet Helen of Troy.
(c) To meet the Seven Deadly Sins.
(d) To be made invisible.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Faustus feel about selling his soul in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. When do Valdes and Cornelius arrive?

3. In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Faustus decide after considering whether he should repent?

4. Who does Faustus play a joke on in Act 4, Scene 1?

5. Who is waiting in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?

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