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1. Who speaks in the Prologue?

The chorus.

2. Who is the main character in the play?

Dr. John Faustus.

3. Where does Faustus grow up?

Rhodes, Germany.

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

Poor.

5. Where does Faustus go to study?

Wittenberg.

6. What does Faustus study?

Divinity.

7. How does Faustus do in his studies?

Financially well.

8. What does Faustus's thoughts soon turn away from?

Theology.

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

Magic.

10. What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue?

Necromancy.

11. What is necromancy?

The magical art of raising the dead.

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