Faustus - Intro and Opening Quiz - Lisa Moskowitz | Library

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Who is the author of this play?

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Which of the following is FALSE about the author?

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Which of the following is the correct title of this play?

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This play is considered which genre(s)?

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By using a discourse on Good and Evil by name, this play utilizes ______ to develop deeper meaning.

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Which of the following was NOT an inspiration for this play?

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Faustus is based on true stories and local legends at that time.

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A person named "Faustus" actually existed.

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Doctor Faustus claims his has mastered all of the following disciplines EXCEPT:

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In the opening scenes, Faustus compares his passion for knowledge to what metaphorically?

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Which of the following is the name of our main antagonist?

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The opening scene with the Chorus suggests that this play is a _____ of Faustus

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What does the word omniscient mean?

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Throughout Scene 1, Faustus speaks in multiple languages, quoting from several major works of history, science, philosophy, literature, and scripture.

This literary device is called...

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"Til swollen with cunning, of a self conceit,
His waxen wings did mount above his reach,
And, melting, heavens conspired his overthrow;
For falling to a devilish exercise..."

In this passage, the author makes reference to...

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"Settle thy studies, Faustus, and begin
To sound the depth of that thou wilt profess;
Having commenced, be a divine in show,
Yet level at the end of every art,
And live and die in Aristotle's works."

Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

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"Settle thy studies, Faustus, and begin
To sound the depth of that thou wilt profess;
Having commenced, be a divine in show,
Yet level at the end of every art,
And live and die in Aristotle's works."

The last line of this passage includes which TWO literary devices?

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This passage is part of Faustus' opening _________, in which he shares with the audience much about his character and inner thoughts things that no one else on or off stage can hear.

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In a tragedy, the has a ____.

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Look back to the previous question. The word you filled in the second blank above is also called a....

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What is the role of the "Good Angel" and "Evil Angel" in this play?

Required

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Explain: What is Faustus' flaw? What will be his downfall? Why?
(write 3+ sentences, be specific)

(Challenge: What is the author warning the audience of if this is Faustus' flaw?)

Faustus - Intro and Opening Quiz

Who is the author of this play?

Which of the following is FALSE about the author?

Which of the following is the correct title of this play?

This play is considered which genre(s)?

By using a discourse on Good and Evil by name, this play utilizes ______ to develop deeper meaning.

Which of the following was NOT an inspiration for this play?

Faustus is based on true stories and local legends at that time.

A person named "Faustus" actually existed.

Doctor Faustus claims his has mastered all of the following disciplines EXCEPT:

In the opening scenes, Faustus compares his passion for knowledge to what metaphorically?

Which of the following is the name of our main antagonist?

The opening scene with the Chorus suggests that this play is a _____ of Faustus

What does the word omniscient mean?

Throughout Scene 1, Faustus speaks in multiple languages, quoting from several major works of history, science, philosophy, literature, and scripture. This literary device is called...

"Til swollen with cunning, of a self conceit, His waxen wings did mount above his reach, And, melting, heavens conspired his overthrow; For falling to a devilish exercise..." In this passage, the author makes reference to...

"Settle thy studies, Faustus, and beginTo sound the depth of that thou wilt profess; Having commenced, be a divine in show, Yet level at the end of every art, And live and die in Aristotle's works." Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

"Settle thy studies, Faustus, and beginTo sound the depth of that thou wilt profess; Having commenced, be a divine in show, Yet level at the end of every art, And live and die in Aristotle's works." The last line of this passage includes which TWO literary devices?

This passage is part of Faustus' opening _________, in which he shares with the audience much about his character and inner thoughts things that no one else on or off stage can hear.

In a tragedy, the ________ has a ____________.

Look back to the previous question. The word you filled in the second blank above is also called a....

What is the role of the "Good Angel" and "Evil Angel" in this play?

Explain: What is Faustus' flaw? What will be his downfall? Why? (write 3+ sentences, be specific) (Challenge: What is the author warning the audience of if this is Faustus' flaw?)

Throughout Scene 1, Faustus speaks in multiple languages, quoting from several major works of history, science, philosophy, literature, and scripture.

This literary device is called...

"Til swollen with cunning, of a self conceit,
His waxen wings did mount above his reach,
And, melting, heavens conspired his overthrow;
For falling to a devilish exercise..."

In this passage, the author makes reference to...

"Settle thy studies, Faustus, and begin
To sound the depth of that thou wilt profess;
Having commenced, be a divine in show,
Yet level at the end of every art,
And live and die in Aristotle's works."

Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

"Settle thy studies, Faustus, and begin
To sound the depth of that thou wilt profess;
Having commenced, be a divine in show,
Yet level at the end of every art,
And live and die in Aristotle's works."

The last line of this passage includes which TWO literary devices?

In a tragedy, the has a ____.

Explain: What is Faustus' flaw? What will be his downfall? Why?
(write 3+ sentences, be specific)

(Challenge: What is the author warning the audience of if this is Faustus' flaw?)