Doctor Faustus Review

Who speaks in the Prologue? a. Good and Bad Angels b. Lucifer c. The chorus d. Faustus

Who speaks in the Prologue? a. Good and Bad Angels b. Lucifer c. The chorus d. Faustus

c. The chorus

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

b. Dr. John Faustus

Where does Faustus grow up? a. Wittenberg, Germany b. Rome, Italy c. Rhodes, Germany d. London, England

c. Rhodes, Germany

What is the status of Faustus's parents? a. Poor b. Royalty c. Rich d. Homeless

a. Poor

Where does Faustus go to study? a. London b. Rome c. Wittenberg d. Rhodes

c. Wittenberg

What does Faustus study? a. Divinity b. Law c. Medicine d. Philosophy

a. Divinity

How does Faustus do in his studies? a. Mediocre b. Financially well c. He quits d. Very poorly

b. Financially well

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

c. Theology

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

c. Magic

What specific topic does Faustus begin to study, according to the Chorus in the Prologue? a. Pediatrics b. Socrates c. Necromancy d. Astrology

c. Necromancy

What is necromancy? a. The art of summoning demons b. Speaking to the devil c. The magical art of raising the dead d. A relationship with God

c. The magical art of raising the dead

To what does the term "waxen wings" in line 21 of the Prologue allude? a. The fall of Lucifer b. A wax figure c. The fall of Icarus d. A wax museum

c. The fall of Icarus

What does Faustus study as he sits in his studying Act 1, Scene 1? a. Which way to turn his studies b. Whether to quit school c. Which friend to ask for advice d. Whether to get married

a. Which way to turn his studies

What is Faustus very tempted to study in Act 1, Scene 1? a. Philosophy b. Law c. Magic d. Medicine

c. Magic

Why is Faustus tempted to study this? a. Because of the power it would give him b. Because Wagner suggests it c. Because it would make his parents proud d. Because it sounds fun

a. Because of the power it would give him

What is the name of Faustus's human servant? a. The Clown b. Wagner c. Lucifer d. Mephastophilis

b. Wagner

Who does Faustus want to see to help him choose his course of studies? a. Wagner and the Clown b. Valdes and Cornelius c. Mephastophilis d. Good and Bad Angels

b. Valdes and Cornelius

Why do the Good and Bad Angels come to Faustus? a. To give him advice b. They do not visit Faustus c. Because they are friends d. To torment him

a. To give him advice

What does the Good Angel advise Faustus? a. He does not advise Faustus of anything b. To continue with his regular studies c. To study magic d. To return home to his family

b. To continue with his regular studies

What does the Bad Angel advise Faustus to do? a. Become a member of the clergy b. He does not advise Faustus of anything c. Continue his regular studies d. Study magic

d. Study magic

When do Valdes and Cornelius arrive? a. After the Good Angel and the Bad Angel leave Faustus b. In the Prologue c. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1 d. In Act 1, Scene 2

a. After the Good Angel and the Bad Angel leave Faustus

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

b. Sorcerers

What do Valdes and Cornelius advise Faustus to do? a. Study magic b. Continue his normal studies c. Quit school d. Get married

a. Study magic

Why do Valdes, Cornelius, and Faustus leave Faustus's home at the end of Act 1, Scene 1? a. To find women b. They stay at Faustus's house c. To practice their magical skills d. To attend a play

c. To practice their magical skills

What do the scholars wonder in Act 1, Scene 2? a. Where Faustus has gone b. Why God made death c. Why Faustus is angry with them d. Who Mephastophilis is

a. Where Faustus has gone

Whom do the scholars ask about in Act 1, Scene 2? a. Faustus b. Wagner c. Mephastophilis d. Lucifer

a. Faustus

To whom do the scholars pose their question in Act 1, Scene 2? a. Wagner b. Lucifer c. Mephastophilis d. Faustus

a. Wagner

What do the scholars learn in response to their question in Act 1, Scene 2? a. That they are being expelled b. That Faustus is in class c. Their question is unanswered d. That Faustus is at dinner with Valdes and Cornelius

d. That Faustus is at dinner with Valdes and Cornelius

How do the scholars feel about Faustus spending time Valdes and Cornelius? a. They do not want to be friends with Faustus anymore b. They are happy c. They do not care d. They are alarmed

d. They are alarmed

Why do the scholars feel the way they do about Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius? a. Because Valdes and Cornelius are magicians and necromancers b. Because they do not care about Faustus c. Because they are also good friends with Valdes and Cornelius d. Because the scholars do not like Valdes and Cornelius

a. Because Valdes and Cornelius are magicians and necromancers

What do the scholars assume Faustus spending time with Valdes and Cornelius means? a. That Faustus is quitting school b. That Faustus is stupid c. That Faustus has made a deal with the devil d. That Faustus is performing magic again

d. That Faustus is performing magic again

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

c. They are friends

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

d. Two

Whom do the scholars decide to visit at the end of Act 1, Scene 2? a. Faustus b. Wagner c. Mephastophilis d. The rector

d. The rector

Why do the scholars decide to visit someone at the end of Act 1, Scene 2? a. They lost their keys b. They want his help with Faustus c. They need to borrow money d. They want to have dinner with him

b. They want his help with Faustus

What do the scholars want Faustus to do? a. Loan them money b. Quit his magical studies c. Help them study d. Quit school

b. Quit his magical studies

What does Faustus do as a storm approaches? a. He goes to the theater to watch a play b. He draws a magic circle around himself c. He hides d. He goes to sleep

b. He draws a magic circle around himself

Why does Faustus react the way that he does to the pending storm? a. He plans to summon a demon b. He is bored c. He is tired d. He is frightened

a. He plans to summon a demon

Who appears after Faustus finished his incantation? a. Lucifer b. Mephastophilis c. The Good Angel d. The Bad Angel

b. Mephastophilis

How does Faustus feel about the sight of the demon in Act 1, Scene 3? a. He is disgusted b. He can only hear the demon, not see him c. He is frightened d. He is excited

a. He is disgusted

What does Faustus command the demon to reappear as? a. A pretty woman b. An angel c. A Franciscan friar d. A book

c. A Franciscan friar

What does Faustus question Mephastophilis about in Act 1, Scene 3? a. The Good Angel and the Bad Angel b. Books c. Hell, Heaven, and God d. Nature

c. Hell, Heaven, and God

Why does Mephastophilis not want to answer Faustus's questions in Act 1, Scene 3? a. He hates the topic b. He does not know anything about this topic c. He will be punished if he talks about this topic d. He does not want to remember how happy he was

d. He does not want to remember how happy he was

What does Faustus command Mephastophilis to do? a. Act as his servant b. Introduce him to Lucifer c. Summon the Seven Deadly Sins d. Give him powers

a. Act as his servant

Whom does Mephastophilis say that he serves? a. Lucifer b. God c. Faustus d. Wagner

a. Lucifer

What deal does Faustus offer Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3? a. To pay Mephastophilis for magical books b. To trade his soul for 24 years of life with Mephastophilis as his servant c. None of these is correct d. To leave Mephastophilis alone if he will answer Faustus's questions about God and heaven

b. To trade his soul for 24 years of life with Mephastophilis as his servant

Why does Faustus offer his deal to Mephastophilis in Act 1, Scene 3? a. In order to have the demon at his beck and call b. He is eager to learn magic c. He is frightened of Mephastophilis d. He does not offer a deal

a. In order to have the demon at his beck and call

How does Mephastophilis react to Faustus's offer? a. He disappears without responding b. He is interested and returns to see if Lucifer will accept the offer c. He tells Faustus it is a bad idea d. He refuses immediately

b. He is interested and returns to hell to see if Lucifer will accept the offer

When do Wagner and the Clown enter "Dr. Faustus" together? a. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4 b. At the end of Act 1, Scene 3 c. At the end of Act 1, Scene 4 d. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1

a. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4

What does Wagner want to do in Act 1, Scene 4? a. Summon Mephastophilis b. Sleep with a woman c. Hire the Clown as his servant d. Kill Faustus

c. Hire the Clown as his servant

What does the Clown think about Wagner's offer? a. He is eager to accept Wagner's offer b. He attempts to negotiate his rates c. He does not hear Wagner's offer d. He is not interested in the job

d. He is not interested the job

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

a. French crowns

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

d. Because French crowns are devalued to the point of being practically worthless

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

b. Summons two devils

What are the names of the devils that appear in Act 1, Scene 4? a. Wagner and Faustus b. Rafe and Robin c. Baliol and Belcher d. Mephastophilis and Lucifer

c. Baliol and Belcher

What do the devils do in Act 1, Scene 4? a. They refuse to appear b. Kill the Clown c. Yell at Wagner for summoning them d. Frighten the Clown into submission at Wagner's request

d. Frighten the Clown into submission at Wagner's request

How does the clown react to the appearance of the devils in Act 1, Scene 4? a. He cries b. He runs away c. He dies d. He laughs

a. He cries

What does the clown beg Wagner to do about the devils in Act 1, Scene 4? a. Summon Helen of Troy b. Nothing c. Send them away d. Pay him more

c. Send them away

What does the Clown agree to do after the devils leave in Act 1, Scene 4? a. Practice magic b. Go to hell c. Work for Faustus d. Be Wagner's servant

d. Be Wagner's servant

What is the Clown's condition for agreeing to Wagner's request? a. Wagner must pay him more b. Wagner must introduce him to Helen of Troy c. Wagner must teach him to summon devils too d. Wagner must never summon devils again

c. Wagner must teach him to summon devils too

Whom is Faustus waiting for in Act 2, Scene 1? a. The Bad Angel b. Lucifer c. Mephastophilis d. The Good Angel

c. Mephastophilis

What is Faustus waiting to learn in Act 2, Scene 1? a. If he is going to be expelled b. If Lucifer will accept his offer c. If he should renege on his offer d. If Mephastophilis will kill him

b. If Lucifer will accept his offer

What does Faustus realize in Act 2, Scene 1? a. That he loves God too much to offer his soul to the devil b. That he does not want to study magic c. That he did something immoral by offering his soul to the devil d. That Mephastophilis is not powerful enough to be a helpful servant

c. That he did something immoral by offering his soul to the devil

Who tells Faustus that it is not too late to turn back? a. That Bad Angel b. The Good Angel c. Wagner d. God

b. The Good Angel

What does the Bad Angel tell Faustus in Act 2, Scene 1? a. That he should turn back from his deal b. Reminds him of everything he can get out of his deal with the devil c. Nothing d. That he will go to hell if he does not back out of his deal

b. Reminds him of everything he can get out of his deal with the devil

What does Mephastophilis tell Faustus when he returns to Faustus's house in Act 2, Scene 1? a. That Faustus is a fool b. That he will answer his questions about God and heaven c. That Lucifer refuses his offer d. That Lucifer will accept the deal for Faustus's soul

d. That Lucifer will accept the deal for Faustus's soul

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

b. His blood

Who shows Faustus the things he has sold his soul for? a. Mephastophilis b. The Bad Angel c. Lucifer d. A series of devils

d. A series of devils

How does Faustus feel about the benefits of selling his soul? a. Overjoyed because he can truly enjoy life now b. Terrified c. Like he has betrayed God d. Apprehensive

a. Overjoyed because he can truly enjoy life now

Who tells Faustus that he can sleep with any woman on earth from any time? a. Mephastophilis b. Lucifer c. Wagner d. The Bad Angel

a. Mephastophilis

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 b. Control the weather and summon troops of knights c. Control women d. Go anywhere he wants by thinking about the place

b. Control the weather and summon troops of knights

What set of books does Faustus ask for? a. Books to control the weather b. Books to give him power over all the other demons and knowledge of the entire earth and universe c. Books to summon troops of knights d. Books to control women

b. Books to give him power over all the other demons and knowledge of the entire earth and universe

When does Robin first appear in "Dr. Faustus"? a. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2 b. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1 c. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2 d. In Act 3

c. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2

What is Robin's occupation? a. Scholar b. Ostler c. Horse-Courser d. Comedian

b. Ostler

What is Robin carrying? a. A book b. A devil c. A woman d. A silver goblet

a. A book

How did Robin obtain the object that he is carrying in Act 2, Scene 2? a. Stole it b. Found it c. Bought it d. Inherited it

a. Stole it

In Act 2, Scene 2, who owned the object that Robin is carrying before Robin obtained it? a. Rafe b. Wagner c. Faustus d. Mephastophilis

c. Faustus

How does Robin feel about his new acquisition? a. Scared b. Angry c. Sad d. Happy

d. Happy

What will Robin's book allow him to do? a. Control the weather b. Obtain knowledge c. Travel to hell and back to earth d. Conjure devils and enchant women to do his bidding

d. Conjure devils and enchant women to do his bidding

What does Robin intend to use the book for? a. To find a wife b. To make women dance naked in front of him and pleasure him c. To offer his soul to Lucifer d. To make thunderstorms

b. To make women dance naked in front of him and pleasure him

Who is Robin's friend that enters in the middle of Act 2, Scene 2? a. Rafe b. Lucifer c. Faustus d. Wagner

a. Rafe

What does Robin offer his friend? a. A woman b. Death c. Money to keep his secret d. A chance to use the book

d. A chance to use the book

How does Robin's friend feel about Robin's offer? a. Terrified b. Mournful c. Ecstatic d. Worried

c. Ecstatic

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

c. To sleep with a maid he is interested in

What do Faustus and Mephastophilis discuss in Act 2, Scene 3? a. Helen of Troy b. Heaven c. Hell d. Ancient rulers

b. Heaven

How does Faustus feel about selling his soul in Act 2, Scene 3? a. Regretful b. Frightened c. Happy d. Relieved

a. Regretful

What does Faustus consider in Act 2, Scene 3? a. Killing himself b. Asking to meet the Seven Deadly Sins c. Backing out of his deal with the devil d. Praying for forgiveness

c. Backing out of his deal with the devil

Who arrives to vie for Faustus's soul in Act 2, Scene 3? a. The Old Man b. Mephastophilis c. The Good and Bad Angels d. God and Lucifer

c. The Good and Bad Angels

In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Faustus decide after considering whether he should repent? a. To back out of his deal with Lucifer b. He does not make a decision c. He cannot go to heaven anyway so he should just use the devil to obtain all of his earthly desires d. To pray for forgiveness

c. He cannot go to heaven anyway so he should just use the devil to obtain all of his earthly desires

Why does Mephastophilis refuse to continue discussing God and heaven? a. Because Lucifer will punish him b. Because he is afraid Faustus will back out of his deal with Lucifer c. Mephastophilis does not refuse to discuss God and heaven d. Remembering the happiness of heaven and his time with God is too painful

d. Remembering the happiness of heaven and his time with God is too painful

Why does Mephastophilis leave Faustus? a. Because he is disgusted with the persistent questions about God and heaven b. Because Wagner summons him c. Because he is tired d. Because it is daylight

a. Because he is disgusted with the persistent questions about God and heaven

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

d. Lucifer

What does Lucifer demand of Faustus in Act 2, Scene 3? a. That Mephastophilis answer Faustus's questions b. That Faustus meet the Seven Deadly Sins c. That Faustus resign the contract d. No more questions about God and heaven

d. No more questions about God and heaven

To whom does Lucifer offer to introduce Faustus? a. Helen of Troy b. Carolus c. The Seven Deadly Sins d. The Duke of Vanholt

c. The Seven Deadly Sins

What does Faustus ask to see in Act 2, Scene 3? a. Hell b. Helen of Troy c. Heaven d. Ancient Greece

a. Hell

When will Lucifer return to grant Faustus's request? a. Midnight b. On the new moon c. Next month d. In a year

a. Midnight

Who is waiting in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1? a. Rafe and Robin b. The Good Angel and the Bad Angel c. The pope and his friars d. Faustus and Mephastophilis

d. Faustus and Mephastophilis

Where are Mephastophilis and Faustus waiting at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1? a. At the house of the Duke and Duchess of Vanholt b. At Robin's house c. At a restaurant d. The private chambers of the Pope

d. The private chambers of the Pope

What are Mephastophilis and Faustus waiting for at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1? a. To go to sleep b. To meet the Pope c. To eat diner d. To retrieve Faustus's book

b. To meet the Pope

What does Faustus ask for instead of his original plan in Act 3, Scene 1? a. To meet the Seven Deadly Sins b. To see hell c. To meet Helen of Troy d. To be made invisible

d. To be made invisible