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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Faustus question Mephastophilis about in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The Good Angel and the Bad Angel.
(b) Hell, heaven, and God.
(c) Books.
(d) Nature.

2. What does the Clown beg Wagner to do about the devils in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Summon Helen of Troy.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Send them away.
(d) Pay him more.

3. How does Faustus feel about the benefits of selling his soul?
(a) Like he has betrayed God.
(b) Apprehensive.
(c) Terrified.
(d) Overjoyed because he can truly enjoy life now.

4. How does Faustus do in his studies?
(a) He quits.
(b) Very poorly.
(c) Financially well.
(d) Mediocre.

5. 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 way to turn his studies.
(d) Which friend to ask for advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mephastophilis tell Faustus when he returns to Faustus's house in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

3. How does the Clown react to the appearance of the devils in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

5. What do the devils do in Act 1, Scene 4?

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