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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What general topic does Faustus begin to study while neglecting his former studies, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Law.
(c) Magic.
(d) Philosophy.

2. Where are Carolus and Faustus at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) In hell.
(b) At breakfast.
(c) At the theater.
(d) At dinner.

3. Whom does Mephastophilis return to Faustus with in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) God.
(c) The Bad Angel.
(d) Wagner.

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

5. How many scholars appear in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Robin first appear in "Dr. Faustus"?

2. What is Faustus doing at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?

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

4. What does Faustus do when the Pope arrives?

5. How do the scholars feel about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius?

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