Doctor Faustus

by

Christopher Marlowe

Doctor Faustus: Scene 12 Quiz 5 questions

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What similarities do the scholars in Scene 12 share with Robin and Rafe?
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They are all afraid of Faustus's powers and advise him to repent
They are all interested in superficial aspects of Faustus's powers
They are all eager to help Faustus dupe Mephastophilis and Lucifer
There are no similarities between the scholars and Robin and Rafe
When an old man encounters Faustus and urges him to repent, what does he claim?
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That he sees seven devils circling Faustus's head
That Faustus will be saved after 1,000 years in hell
That Jesus Christ will help Faustus finally slay Lucifer
That he sees an angel hovering over Faustus's head
When Faustus asks Mephastophilis to make Helen his lover, what does his request say about his state of mind?
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He needs to distract himself from his anxiety about the bargain
He wants to secure an ally against Mephastophilis and Lucifer
He is still eager to obtain as much power and influence as possible
He thinks Helen's beauty can help him earn God's forgiveness
How does the old man (who told Faustus to repent) respond when a group of devils appears to torment him?
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He gives in and makes a deal with Lucifer
He concentrates on reading the Bible
He deceives the devils with his quick wit
None of the above
When Faustus says that Helen's kiss will give him his "soul again," what does his comment illustrate?
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That Faustus has grown and now realizes his mistakes
That Faustus still only cares about power and control
That Faustus is still seeking solace in empty pleasures
That Faustus longs to get his punishment over with