Christopher Marlowe's "Dr Faustus"

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1. In what country is 'Dr Faustus' based? Italy England Germany France

2. When, is it estimated, was 'Dr Faustus' first performed? 1590 1593 1604 1594

3. At what famous university is Faustus a scholar? Heidelberg Cambridge Sorbonne Wittenburg

4. Faustus' servant shares his name with a famous German composer. Who? Bach Wagner Beethoven Schumann

5. Faustus asks two magicians to aid him in summoning the devil. What are their names? Pyramus and Thisbe Troilus and Cressida Valdes and Cornelius Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

6. Through his magic, Faustus is visited first by which of the devil's angels? Answer: (begins with M)

7. What does Faustus promise to the devil in exchange for great knowledge, riches and power for a period of 24 years? his body his house his soul his horse

8. Which of the following qualities would most accurately describe Faustus' character at the beginning of the play? kind stupid sensitive arrogant

9. Which powerful figure does Faustus ridicule with his new-found powers? The King of France The King of England The Pope The Holy Roman Emperor

10. At the end of the play, Faustus is dragged down to hell, begging to repent. True False