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

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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. 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...

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

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

4. At what famous university is Faustus a scholar ?

   A. Wittenburg B. Sorbonne C. Heidelberg D. Cambridge...

5. 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...

6. 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...

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

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

8. 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...

9. 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...

10. Who is the author of “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus” ?

    A. Christopher Marlow B. William Shakespeare C. Philip Sidney D. The Earl of Oxford...