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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 is the Vintner searching for?

2. Who seizes the Horse-Courser?

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

4. How is the object being carried in Act 3, Scene 2 obtained?

5. Whom does Faustus send to accomplish Carolus' request?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Faustus do when the Pope enters his private chambers?

5. What part does the knight play in Act 4, Scene 1?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Debate whether "Dr. Faustus" is a Christian tragedy, citing examples from the text to support your conclusion.

Essay Topic 2

How is learning viewed in "Dr. Faustus"? How do different characters view learning?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of the chorus in "Dr. Faustus"? What role do they play? Why are they important?

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