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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carolus ask Faustus to do?

2. Who is taken with Faustus in Act 4, Scene 3?

3. How does the Vintner feel about Robin and Rafe?

4. Why does the Horse-Courser offer Faustus more money?

5. What does Faustus think about during the last hour of his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Horse-Course return to Faustus?

2. What part does the knight play in Act 4, Scene 1?

3. What happens when the Horse-Courser offers to buy Faustus's horse?

4. Why are the Duke and Duchess of Vanholt impressed by Faustus's ability to procure grapes?

5. What does Wagner think about Faustus's actions in Act 5, Scene 1?

6. How does Faustus react to the Duchess of Vanholt's craving, and why?

7. Why is the Vintner unable to find the silver goblet?

8. Why does Faustus summon Helen of Troy during the scholars' visit?

9. How do the churchmen react to Faustus's invisible actions?

10. Why does Faustus refuse to pray to God in Act 5, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was Dr. Faustus controversial when it was published? How did the period affect the way that the book was received in society?

Essay Topic 2

How is comedy used in "Dr. Faustus"? Which characters are comic? Which scenes are comic?

Essay Topic 3

How is learning viewed in "Dr. Faustus"? How do different characters view learning?

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