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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the scholars feel the way they do about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) Because they do not care about Faustus.
(b) Because Valdes and Cornelius are magicians and necromancers.
(c) Because the scholars do not like Valdes and Cornelius.
(d) Because they are also good friends with Valdes and Cornelius.

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

3. What is the Clown's condition for agreeing to Wagner's request?
(a) Wagner must never summon devils again.
(b) Wagner must introduce him to Helen of Troy.
(c) Wagner must pay him more.
(d) Wagner must teach him to summon devils too.

4. What does the Old Man want at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) To see hell.
(b) To die.
(c) Helen of Troy for himself.
(d) To save Faustus.

5. What does the Clown agree to do after the devils leave in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Work for Faustus.
(b) Go to hell.
(c) Be Wagner's servant.
(d) Practice magic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Faustus that he can sleep with any woman on earth from any time?

2. What does Faustus command Mephastophilis to do?

3. Why does Faustus react the way that he does to the pending storm?

4. Who threatens to tear Faustus apart in Act 5, Scene 1?

5. How does Robin feel about his new acquisition?

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