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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. What happens at midnight in Act 5, Scene 2?

2. Why does the Horse-Courser return soaking wet?

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

4. How do the Duke and Duchess of Vanholt feel about Faustus's feat?

5. What does Robin do when he grows tired of the Vintner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does the Horse-Course return to Faustus?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the advice of Good Angel and the Bad Angel in "Dr. Faustus". How do they emphasize the duality of mankind?

Essay Topic 2

What does "Dr. Faustus" suggest about Marlowe's attitude toward women?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lucifer and Dr. Faustus, providing specific examples from the text.

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