Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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How many years of service does Faustus receive from Mephistophilis in exchange for his soul?
How many years of service does Faustus receive from Mephistophilis in exchange for his soul?
24 years
Which devil does Faustus conjure up in Act I?
Which devil does Faustus conjure up in Act I?
Mephistophilis
Which traditional forms of knowledge does Faustus reject before turning to magic?
Which traditional forms of knowledge does Faustus reject before turning to magic?
Philosophy, medicine, law, and theology
Who are Valdes and Cornelius?
Who are Valdes and Cornelius?
Two magicians who instruct Faustus
What do the Good Angel and Evil Angel represent in Act II?
What do the Good Angel and Evil Angel represent in Act II?
Faustus's internal conflict
What does Faustus do when he visits Rome in Act III?
What does Faustus do when he visits Rome in Act III?
He tricks the Pope and causes chaos
Who does Faustus conjure to impress the Emperor in Germany?
Who does Faustus conjure to impress the Emperor in Germany?
Alexander the Great and his paramour
What happens to Faustus at the end of the play?
What happens to Faustus at the end of the play?
Devils drag him to hell
What is Faustus's story meant to serve as according to the scholars?
What is Faustus's story meant to serve as according to the scholars?
A warning against ambition
What does Mephistophilis provide to Faustus in Act II?
What does Mephistophilis provide to Faustus in Act II?
A book of spells