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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When will Lucifer return to grant Faustus's request?
(a) On the new moon.
(b) Next month.
(c) In a year.
(d) Midnight.

2. How does Faustus feel about the sight of the demon in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is disgusted.
(b) He can only hear the demon, not see him.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is frightened.

3. Why does Faustus offer this deal to Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is eager to learn magic.
(b) In order to have the demon at his beck and call.
(c) He does not offer a deal.
(d) He is frightened of Mephastophilis.

4. Why does Faustus react the way that he does to the pending storm?
(a) He is tired.
(b) He is frightened.
(c) He plans to summon a demon.
(d) He is bored.

5. Why does Mephastophilis not want to answer Faustus's questions in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He hates the topic.
(b) He does not want to remember how happy he was.
(c) He will be punished if he talks about this topic.
(d) He does not know anything about the topic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Faustus and Mephastophilis doing at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 2?

2. What does Faustus command the demon to reappear as?

3. In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Faustus decide after considering whether he should repent?

4. Why does Mephastophilis refuse to continue discussing God and heaven?

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

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