Themes (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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How many years of power does Faustus bargain for in exchange for his soul?
How many years of power does Faustus bargain for in exchange for his soul?
24 years
What must Faustus use to sign the contract with Lucifer?
What must Faustus use to sign the contract with Lucifer?
His blood
What does the Latin phrase 'Che sera, sera' mean in the play?
What does the Latin phrase 'Che sera, sera' mean in the play?
What will be, shall be
According to the Good Angel, when is it too late for Faustus to repent?
According to the Good Angel, when is it too late for Faustus to repent?
Never too late
Which traditional field does Faustus NOT explicitly reject in Act 1, Scene 1?
Which traditional field does Faustus NOT explicitly reject in Act 1, Scene 1?
History
Which mythological figure does the Chorus compare Faustus to?
Which mythological figure does the Chorus compare Faustus to?
Icarus
Who is the demon that facilitates Faustus's bargain with Lucifer?
Who is the demon that facilitates Faustus's bargain with Lucifer?
Mephastophilis
What do the Good and Evil Angels symbolize in the play?
What do the Good and Evil Angels symbolize in the play?
Fate and free will
What does Faustus cry out that he will burn in his final desperate plea?
What does Faustus cry out that he will burn in his final desperate plea?
His books
How does Faustus use the powers granted by his bargain?
How does Faustus use the powers granted by his bargain?
For trivial pursuits