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

2. What does the Bad Angel advise Faustus to do?
(a) Continue his regular studies.
(b) He does not advise Faustus of anything.
(c) Become a member of the clergy.
(d) Study magic.

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

4. What does the Good Angel advise Faustus?
(a) To continue with his regular studies.
(b) To study magic.
(c) To return home to his family.
(d) He does not advise Faustus of anything.

5. What do the scholars assume Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius means?
(a) That Faustus is quitting school.
(b) That Faustus is stupid.
(c) That Faustus has made a deal with the devil.
(d) That Faustus is performing magic again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Faustus want to see to help him choose his course of studies?

2. What is the name of Faustus's human servant?

3. Why do the scholars feel the way they do about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?

4. Where does Faustus grow up?

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

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