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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. Who is the main character in the play?
(a) Dr. John Faustus.
(b) God.
(c) Mephastophilis.
(d) Lucifer.

2. Why is Wagner's first offer of payment so offensive to the Clown?
(a) Because the Clown does not like Wagner.
(b) It is not offensive.
(c) Because Wagner refuses to pay at all.
(d) Because French crowns are devalued to the point of being practically worthless.

3. What does Robin's friend want to use the book for?
(a) He wants to burn the book.
(b) To sleep with a maid he is interested in.
(c) To make a lot of money.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does Wagner do to convince the Clown to acquiesce to his request?
(a) Offer him more money.
(b) He does not try to convince the Clown.
(c) Summons two devils.
(d) Beg him.

5. What do the first set of books that Mephastophilis gives Faustus allow Faustus to do?
(a) Give him power over all the other demons and knowledge of the universe.
(b) Control the weather and summon troops of knights.
(c) Control women.
(d) Go anywhere he wants by thinking about the place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks in the Prologue?

2. How does Faustus feel about the benefits of selling his soul?

3. Where does Faustus grow up?

4. Whom is Faustus waiting for in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Whom does Mephastophilis say that he serves?

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