Christopher Marlowe's "Dr Faustus"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

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

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

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

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

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

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 soul his horse his house his body

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

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

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