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Faustus - Intro and Opening Quiz

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1.

Who is the author of this play?

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2.

Which of the following is FALSE about the author?

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3.

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

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4.

This play is considered which genre(s)?

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5.

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

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6.

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

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7.

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

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8.

A person named "Faustus" actually existed.

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9.

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

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10.

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

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11.

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

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12.

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

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13.

What does the word omniscient mean?

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14.

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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15.

"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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16.

"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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17.

"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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18.

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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19.

In a tragedy, the ________ has a ____________.

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20.

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

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21.

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

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22.

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?)