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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. What do the scholars learn in response to their question in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) That Faustus is in class.
(b) That they are being expelled.
(c) That Faustus is at dinner with Valdes and Cornelius.
(d) Their question is unanswered.

2. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) Sorcerers.
(d) Doctors.

3. Why is Faustus tempted to study this?
(a) Because it would make his parents proud.
(b) Because Wagner suggests it.
(c) Because it sounds fun.
(d) Because of the power it would give him.

4. Why do Valdes, Cornelius, and Faustus leave Faustus's home at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) To practice their magical skills.
(b) To attend a play.
(c) To find women.
(d) They stay at Faustus's house.

5. Whom do the scholars decide to visit at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Faustus.
(b) The rector.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Mephastophilis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the scholars assume Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius means?

2. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?

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

4. Whom do the scholars ask about in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Whom does Mephastophilis say that he serves?

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