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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. What does Mephastophilis do to Robin and Rafe as punishment for meddling?
(a) Kills them.
(b) Sends them to hell.
(c) Turns them into an ape and a dog.
(d) Beats them.

2. Why does Faustus allow the Horse-Courser to leave peacefully?
(a) Faustus does not allow the Horse-Courser to leave peacefully.
(b) Because Faustus hopes God will forgive him if he acts morally.
(c) Because the Horse-Courser gives him more money.
(d) Because the Horse-Courser asks nicely.

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

4. Who arrives in the beginning of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) A horse-courser.
(b) Wagner.
(c) Rafe.
(d) Faustus.

5. How does Carolus feel about Faustus's trick on his subject?
(a) Carolus thinks Faustus is insolent.
(b) It increases Faustus's standing in Carolus's eyes.
(c) It amuses Carolus greatly.
(d) Carolus is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Carolus feel about Faustus's trick?

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

3. What does Faustus do to make the churchmen leave the room?

4. Who does the Pope think Faustus is?

5. Who appears in the Epilogue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What important allusions are used in the Epilogue, and what do they signify?

2. How do the churchmen react to Faustus's invisible actions?

3. What is Faustus doing at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?

4. How does Faustus feel during the last hour of his life?

5. How does Mephastophilis react to being summoned by Robin and Rafe?

6. Why are the Duke and Duchess of Vanholt impressed by Faustus's ability to procure grapes?

7. How does Faustus explain his ability to procure grapes for the Duchess of Vanholt?

8. What does Carolus ask Faustus to do in the beginning of Act 4, Scene 1?

9. What is Faustus's final request?

10. Why does Mephastophilis attack the Horse-Courser?

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