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Faustus by Marlowe QuizTRANSCRIPT
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Answer these questions from 1 to 12 by choose the one that does not apply:
1-All except one are characteristics of Marlowe’s themes: a-overreaching b-yearning for the forbidden. c-conformity with the conventional. d-transgression of boundaries.2- All except one show Faustus's humanistic tendencies: a-" shall I make spirits fetch me what I please?." .b-"What doctrine call you this". c-"Couldst thou make men to live fearful echoes thunder in mine ears." d-"Why Faustus, is not your soul your own?”. 3 -All the following titles except one are interludes a-Abel and Cain. b-Fulgens and Lucrece. c-Gentleness and Nobility. d-The Play of the Weather.4- Everyman's desperate prayers in the first half of the play are a-short and concise b- inhibited by excessive worldliness c- honest and sincere d-insincere5-All the following titles except one are morality plays a- Mankind. b-The Second Shepherd c-The Pride of Life d- The Castle of Perseverance6- Medieval drama is generally a-realistic b-didactic. c-allegorical d-religious7- The morality play a-supports the established teachings of the Roman Catholic church b-supports the established teachings of Protestantism c-has a clear moral message d-often reads like a sermon8- Death in Everyman is portrayed as a- uncompromising b- deceiving c- plain speaking d-immovable9 - .In Dr. Faustus, Marlowe is criticizing…a-Religious controversy and control. b-humanistic ambition c-the monarchy. d-all forms of authority10-Which of the following items about Faustus does not apply to aspects of the morality a-Devils. b-Angels. c-prevailing angry side of God. d-the first chorus.11-The Calvinistic doctrine of salvation is presented in Dr. Faustus through…. a-Faustus’s reading of a verse in the Bible. . b-the journey around the universe c-Faustus’s suicidal outbursts. d- the prevailing tyrannical face of God in the play.12-Images of mutilation in Dr. Faustus are meant to….a-a moral statement to warn the audience b-a humanistic lament of Faustus’s fall. c-a note of sympathy for the hero. d-an allusion to practices of the political power.
Answer these questions:
13-Marlowe tries to create a safety valve to allow him to deliver all the hidden messages in Dr. Faustus without the risk of being caught by this. This safety valve is apparent in : a-a moralistic structure that prevails in the play b-Faustus’s fall at the end. c-the preaching tone of the chorus and the angels. d-all or any of the above
14-The journey around the world in Dr. Faustus can be seen..a-hedonistic pleasures in the context of Faustus’s despair. b-as real events that took place in the play. c-as shows engineered by Mephostophilis. d-.a chance to present all kinds of theatrical techniques famous in Marlowe’s time while delivering dangerous subversive messages. e-Any or all of the above.
15- Morality plays deal with a-biblical characters b-saints c-martyrs. d- none.
16-"I gave thee that which should be the Lord's above." This line exhibits Everyman's a-ignorance b-disillusionment c-confusion. d-deterioration.
17-The agreement between the two angels at the end of Dr. Faustus reflects a-Faustus as a victim of a mysterious authority that has sealed his damnation once and for all. b-a very physical and exaggerated image of hell c-a moral lesson d-Both A and B
18- The Medieval drama that played a role in the evolution of realistic comedy is the a- interlude b- mystery play c- morality play d-miracle play
19- Pride's defeat in Everyman is visually symbolized when he a- prays to God. b-seeks help from his Good Deeds c-is left alone on stage d-changes his former gay costume for the Garment of Contrition.
20-Marlowe’s satire of Catholicism in Dr. Faustus is meant……. a-as a topical satire of current practices in his own time. b-to please the audience with comic scenes. c-to put a mirror to the realities of religious practices. d-Any or all of the above. 21- "God will you to salvation bring,/ For priesthood exceedth all other thing." The lines a- stress the impossibility of salvation b- show that Everyman is damned c- stress the power of religion d- show the power of Good Deeds
22-"My condition is man's soul to kill; / If I save one, a thousand I do spill." These lines clearly show a-Good's apparent viciousness b-Everyman's spiritual improvement c-an inability to repent d-inevitable damnation
In the following lines, find what is required, the speaker, the addressee, the occasion, the significance, and/ or what or who is intended by the underlined:
“Is to dispute well logic’s chiefest end?/ Affords this art no greater miracle?”23-Speaker: a-Mephostophilis. b-Wagner. c-Faustus. d-a scholar.24-Significance: a-Dissatisfaction and aspiration beyond the limit . b-religious statement. c-the devil avoiding to answer Faustus. d-satirical commentary.
“Cursed be he that stole his holiness meat from the table”.”25-Speaker: a-the Pope . b-Mephostophilis. c-friars. d-the Clown.26-Significance: a-farcical comic but satirical content. b-a religious solemn ceremony. c-devils declaring Faustus’s final fall. d-Angels announcing his damanation.
“Nothing Faustus, but to delight thy mind/ And let thee see what magic can perform”27-a-Faustus. b-Valdes. c-scholar. d-Mephostophilis28-Intended by the underlined is: a-mockery pointing to the meaninglessness of the contract. b-An advice from the devil. c-a dangerous warning. d-a humanistic achievement.
“What might the staying of my blood portend? Is it unwilling I should write this bill? Why streams it not?”29-Speaker : a-Mephostophilis. b-Lucifer. c-Faustus. d-the Chorus30-Significance: a-Faustus questioning about the universe. b-the humanist angry at the thought of restriction to give his soul away, while fearing a sign from God c-irony. d-an attempt to distract the sinner.
“Damned art thou Faustus, damned: despair and die/ Hell claims his right, and with a roaring voice/ Says ‘Faustus come, thine hour is almost come.”31-Speaker: a-Bad Angel. b-Mephostophilis. c-Faustus. d-Lucifer32-Occasion: a-at the end of the play. b-when the two angels agree on Faustus’s destiny. c-at the appearance of Lucifer. d-at the appearance of the old man33-By the underlined is meant: a-a humanistic outcry. b-the loud voice of despair . c-temptation. d-a political remark.
"No, by our Lady! I have the cramp in my toe."34-Speaker: a- Cousin b- Kindred c-Fellowship d-Goods
"Everyman, God give you time and space." 35-Speaker: a-Goods b-Knowledge. c-Good Deeds. d-Five Wits.36-Significance: a-time is a destructive force b-Everyman is concerned over the passing of time c-time as a redemptive force d-Everyman's desire for more time is futile
"Brighter art thou than flaming Jupiter/ when he appeared to hapless Semele"37-Speaker: a-Faustus. b-the old man. c-the Good Angel. d-one of the scholars.38-Significance: a-a warning. b-expression of admiration through images of destruction-. c-a repenting note. d-The Emperor admiring shadows from history.
"’Twas thine own seeking Faustus, thank thyself."39-Speaker: a-Faustus. b-God. c-Good Angel. d-Mephostophilis.40-Significance: a-the devil trying to confuse Faustus as to who is responsible for his destiny. b-A Humanistic comment. c-Dispair. d-repentence
"But beware! And they be small,/ Before God he hath no help at all."41-Speaker: a- Knowledge b- Doctor c- Everyman d- Death42- Intended by the underlined: a- Good Deeds b- Goods c- Knowledge d- Five Wits
"It is another disease that grieveth me;/ In this world it is not,/ I tell thee so."43-Speaker: a-Good Deeds. b-Goods. c-Everyman d-Knowledge44-Addressee: a- Goods b-Good Deeds c-Fellowship d-Kindred
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