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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 do Robin and Rafe do out of fear of Mephastophilis?
(a) Return Faustus's book.
(b) Confess to stealing the silver goblet.
(c) Apologize to the Vintner.
(d) They are not afraid of Mephastophilis.

2. What is the setting of Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) The house of the Duke and Duchess of Vanholt.
(b) Faustus's house.
(c) The woods.
(d) Carolus's house.

3. How does the Pope react to Faustus's actions?
(a) Hides behind a curtain.
(b) Cries.
(c) Crosses himself.
(d) Runs away.

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

5. What does the Duke of Vanholt promise?
(a) To never forget Faustus.
(b) To reward Faustus for his feat.
(c) To invite Faustus to visit again soon.
(d) To find a wife for Faustus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Faustus make his odd request in Act 3, Scene 1?

3. Who arrives in the beginning of Act 4, Scene 2?

4. How does Faustus respond to Carolus' request at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?

5. Where is Faustus, according to the Epilogue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the Horse-Courser offers to buy Faustus's horse?

2. Why does Mephastophilis attack the Horse-Courser?

3. Why is the Vintner unable to find the silver goblet?

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

5. Why does Faustus summon Helen of Troy during the scholars' visit?

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

7. What does the Chorus explain in the Epilogue?

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

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

10. Whom does Faustus command to adhere to Carolus's request in Act 4, Scene 4?

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