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

2. What is the relationship between the scholars and Faustus?
(a) They live together.
(b) They work together.
(c) They are friends.
(d) They are enemies.

3. How does Faustus feel about selling his soul in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Happy.
(b) Regretful.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Relieved.

4. To what does the term "waxen wings" in line 21 of the Prologue allude?
(a) A wax museum.
(b) The fall of Lucifer.
(c) The fall of Icarus.
(d) A wax figure.

5. What does Mephastophilis warn the Horse-Courser not to do?
(a) Wake Faustus up.
(b) Yell at the horse.
(c) Eat Faustus's food.
(d) Buy another horse from Faustus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Faustus do in his studies?

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

3. To whom does Lucifer offer to introduce Faustus?

4. What is odd about Faustus's feat in Act 4, Scene 3?

5. What does Faustus say when the Horse-Courser attacks him toward the end of Act 4, Scene 2?

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