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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Mephastophilis and Faustus waiting at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) The private chambers of the Pope.
(b) At Robin's house.
(c) At a restaurant.
(d) At the house of the Duke and Duchess of Vanholt.

2. Whom does Faustus summon from the dead in Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) King Arthur.
(b) Alexander the Great.
(c) Helen of Troy.
(d) Moses.

3. How does Carolus feel about Faustus's trick?
(a) Scared.
(b) Angry.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Amazed.

4. Why does Faustus refuse to pray?
(a) Because he believes he cannot be forgiven.
(b) Because he is too stubborn and will not repent.
(c) Because he wants to go to hell.
(d) Because he is too tired.

5. What does Faustus do when the Pope arrives?
(a) Becomes visible.
(b) Steals the Pope's food and wine.
(c) He dies.
(d) Prays to God for forgiveness.

6. What does Carolus promise Faustus in Act 4, Scene 1 after Faustus adheres to Carolus' request?
(a) A wife.
(b) A great reward.
(c) Death.
(d) A kingdom.

7. Why does Faustus make his odd request in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Because he has heard how beautiful Helen of Troy is.
(b) Because he is hungry.
(c) So that he can do whatever he pleases.
(d) Because he is curious.

8. When does Faustus claim that he is going to die?
(a) Tonight.
(b) In one year.
(c) Next month.
(d) Tomorrow.

9. What is Faustus doing at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) Dining.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Reading.
(d) Praying.

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

11. Why does Wagner believe that Faustus is preparing to die?
(a) Wagner does not believe that Faustus is preparing to die.
(b) Faustus refuses to see anyone.
(c) Faustus gave Wagner all of his possessions.
(d) Faustus has been praying lately.

12. Who does the Pope think Faustus is?
(a) A demon.
(b) God.
(c) A ghost.
(d) Mephastophilis.

13. What does Wagner feel that Faustus should be doing at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Preparing his soul for heaven.
(b) Visiting family.
(c) Resting.
(d) Partying.

14. Why does the Horse-Courser offer Faustus more money?
(a) To sell him another horse.
(b) To command Mephastophilis to let him go.
(c) To allow him to sleep there.
(d) To give him some food.

15. Who is awestruck at the end of Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) The Duke of Vanholt.
(b) Faustus.
(c) The Duchess of Vanholt.
(d) Wagner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which human arrives in the middle of Act 3, Scene 2?

2. Whom is Faustus eager to please in Act 4, Scene 3?

3. What does the Horse-Courser want when he returns?

4. How does the Old Man send the devils away?

5. Which Greek god(dess) is alluded to in the Epilogue?

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