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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the relationship between the scholars and Faustus?
(a) They are enemies.
(b) They live together.
(c) They are friends.
(d) They work together.

3. What must Faustus use to sign the contract?
(a) A pencil.
(b) A chicken's blood.
(c) His blood.
(d) A pen.

4. What does Wagner first offer the Clown as payment for his service?
(a) Livestock.
(b) British pounds.
(c) American dollars.
(d) French crowns.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robin offer his friend?

2. Who shows Faustus the things he has sold his soul for?

3. To what does the term "waxen wings" in line 21 of the Prologue allude?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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