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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Faustus, according to the Epilogue?

2. Whom does Carolus want to see in Act 4, Scene 1?

3. Why does Robin cast a spell?

4. What does Faustus ask for instead of his original plan in Act 3, Scene 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Faustus react to the Duchess of Vanholt's craving, and why?

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

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

4. What does Wagner think about Faustus's actions in Act 5, Scene 1?

5. In Act 3, Scene 2, why is Mephastophilis summoned, and what happens when he is summoned?

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

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

8. Why does Faustus allow the Horse-Courser to leave peacefully?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was Dr. Faustus controversial when it was published? How did the period affect the way that the book was received in society?

Essay Topic 2

Choose and analyze one of the symbols in "Dr. Faustus", citing textual examples.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of magic in "Dr. Faustus".

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