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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Duchess of Vanholt have a craving for?
(a) Hamburger.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Apples.
(d) Grapes.

3. In Act 3, Scene 2, why does Robin summon Mephastophilis?
(a) To get him out of jail.
(b) To torture the Vintner.
(c) To procure a book.
(d) To answer a question.

4. Who is cynical of Faustus's abilities?
(a) Carolus.
(b) A knight.
(c) The Duke of Vanholt.
(d) The Duchess of Vanholt.

5. Why does the Horse-Courser return soaking wet?
(a) He rode the horse into water and it disappeared.
(b) It started raining.
(c) He fell off the horse.
(d) The horse spit on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Faustus send to accomplish Carolus' request?

2. What does Lucifer demand of Faustus in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. Why does Mephastophilis refuse to continue discussing God and heaven?

4. Who does the Pope think Faustus is?

5. What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

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