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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. How does Faustus feel about selling his soul in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Happy.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Regretful.
(d) Frightened.

2. Why does the Horse-Courser return soaking wet?
(a) It started raining.
(b) He fell off the horse.
(c) The horse spit on him.
(d) He rode the horse into water and it disappeared.

3. What deal does Faustus offer Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) None of these is correct.
(b) To trade his soul for 24 years of life with Mephastophilis as his servant.
(c) To leave Mephastophilis alone if he will answer Faustus's questions about God and heaven.
(d) To pay Mephastophilis for magical books.

4. Whom does Mephastophilis return to Faustus with in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) God.
(b) The Bad Angel.
(c) Lucifer.
(d) Wagner.

5. What does the Horse-Courser want when he returns?
(a) A different horse.
(b) To take a nap.
(c) To be taught how to summon demons.
(d) A refund.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Faustus offer this deal to Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. To whom does Lucifer offer to introduce Faustus?

3. What does Faustus do when the Horse-Courser leaves?

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

5. Why does the Horse-Courser offer Faustus more money?

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