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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. Who does Faustus play a joke on in Act 4, Scene 1?

2. Who seizes the Horse-Courser?

3. Why does Faustus refuse to pray?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the Old Man tell Faustus, and how does Faustus respond?

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

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

7. Where are Faustus and Mephastophilis at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1? What are they doing?

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

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

10. What is Faustus's final request?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the theme of necromancy instigate the action of "Dr. Faustus"?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the medieval and Renaissance values that are present in "Dr. Faustus".

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