At what famous university is Faustus a scholar ?

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1. In “the tragic history of Doctor Faustus”. Faustus was a ?

   A. German scholar
   B. French scholar
   C. Spanish scholar
   D. Greek scholar

2. Faustus’ servant shares his name with a famous German composer. Who ?

   A. Bach
   B. Schumann
   C. Beethoven
   D. Wagner

3. Which of the following critics is a famous Shakespearean scholar ?

   A. M. H. Abrams
   B. Stephen Greenblatt
   C. Helen Vendler
   D. Wayne C. Booth

4. Through his magic, Faustus is visited first by which of the devil’s angels ?

   A. Mephastophilis
   B. beelzebub
   C. Aamon
   D. none of the above

5. In what country is ’Dr Faustus’ based ?

   A. England
   B. Italy
   C. France
   D. Germany

6. Faustus asks two magicians to aid him in summoning the devil. What are their names ?

   A. Valdes and Cornelius
   B. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
   C. Troilus and Cressida
   D. Pyramus and Thisbe

7. Which of the following qualities would most accurately describe Faustus’ character at the beginning of the play ?

   A. kind
   B. stupid
   C. sensitive
   D. arrogant

8. When, is it estimated, was ’Dr Faustus’ first performed ?

   A. 1594
   B. 1604
   C. 1590
   D. 1593

9. What does Faustus promise to the devil in exchange for great knowledge, riches and power for a period of 24 years ?

   A. his body
   B. his house
   C. his soul
   D. his horse

10. Which powerful figure does Faustus ridicule with his new-found powers ?

    A. The Pope
    B. The Holy Roman Emperor
    C. The King of England
    D. The King of France