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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom do the scholars pose their question in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Mephastophilis.
(b) Faustus.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Lucifer.

2. Why do the scholars feel the way they do about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?
(a) Because the scholars do not like Valdes and Cornelius.
(b) Because they are also good friends with Valdes and Cornelius.
(c) Because they do not care about Faustus.
(d) Because Valdes and Cornelius are magicians and necromancers.

3. Who does Faustus want to see to help him choose his course of studies?
(a) Wagner and the Clown.
(b) Good and Bad Angels.
(c) Mephastophilis.
(d) Valdes and Cornelius.

4. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) His family.
(c) Theology.
(d) Magic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Valdes and Cornelius?

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

3. Where does Faustus grow up?

4. What is the status of Faustus's parents?

5. When do Valdes and Cornelius arrive?

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