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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do Valdes and Cornelius arrive?
(a) After the Good Angel and the Bad Angel leave Faustus.
(b) At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1.
(c) In the Prologue.
(d) In Act 1, Scene 2.

2. What does Faustus study as he sits in his studying Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Whether to quit school.
(b) Whether to get married.
(c) Which friend to ask for advice.
(d) Which way to turn his studies.

3. What does the Clown think about Wagner's offer?
(a) He does not hear Wagner's offer.
(b) He attempts to negotiate his rates.
(c) He is not interested in the job.
(d) He is eager to accept Wagner's offer.

4. What does Wagner want to do in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Kill Faustus.
(b) Sleep with a woman.
(c) Hire the Clown as his servant.
(d) Summon Mephastophilis.

5. Where does Faustus go to study?
(a) Rhodes.
(b) Wittenberg.
(c) London.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What general topic does Faustus begin to study while neglecting his former studies, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

2. Why do the Good and Bad Angels come to Faustus?

3. How does Faustus feel about the sight of the demon in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

5. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?

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