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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. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?
(a) Because of the power it would give him.
(b) Because it sounds fun.
(c) Because it would make his parents proud.
(d) Because Wagner suggests it.

2. What does Wagner do to convince the Clown to acquiesce to his request?
(a) Beg him.
(b) Offer him more money.
(c) Summons two devils.
(d) He does not try to convince the Clown.

3. Who appears after Faustus finishes his incantation?
(a) Mephastophilis.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) The Bad Angel.
(d) The Good Angel.

4. What does the Clown think about Wagner's offer?
(a) He attempts to negotiate his rates.
(b) He does not hear Wagner's offer.
(c) He is eager to accept Wagner's offer.
(d) He is not interested in the job.

5. What set of books does Faustus ask for?
(a) Books to control the weather.
(b) Books to control women.
(c) Books to give him power over all the other demons and knowledge of the entire earth and universe.
(d) Books to summon troops of knights.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Wagner want to do in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. Where does Faustus grow up?

4. Whom is Faustus waiting for in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Who appears when Act 3, Scene 2 opens?

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