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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives to vie for Faustus's soul in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) The Old Man.
(b) Mephastophilis.
(c) God and Lucifer.
(d) The Good and Bad Angels.

2. What does the Bad Angel tell Faustus in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That he should turn back from his deal.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That he will go to hell if he does not back out of his deal.
(d) Reminds him of everything he can get out of his deal with the devil.

3. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?
(a) Theology.
(b) Magic.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) His family.

4. How does Faustus feel about the sight of the demon in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He can only hear the demon, not see him.
(b) He is frightened.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is disgusted.

5. What does Faustus command the demon to reappear as?
(a) An angel.
(b) A Franciscan friar.
(c) A book.
(d) A pretty woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wagner first offer the Clown as payment for his service?

2. What does Faustus realize in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What does Robin intend to use the book for?

4. What does the Good Angel advise Faustus?

5. How does Faustus feel about the benefits of selling his soul?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wagner tell the scholars about Faustus?

2. What does Wagner do to convince the Clown to yield to his desires?

3. What happens after the Angels leave in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What is the meaning behind the allusion of "waxen wings" in line 21 of the Prologue?

5. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, what does Faustus ask Lucifer, and how does Lucifer respond?

6. Why do the scholars ask for Faustus, and whom do they ask?

7. Describe Faustus's studies, according to the Chorus in the Prologue.

8. What happens when the Good Angel and Bad Angel appear in Act 1, Scene 1?

9. What does Robin tell Rafe when Rafe arrives in Act 1, Scene 2?

10. Why does Lucifer arrive in Act 2, Scene 3? What happens when Lucifer arrives?

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