121. When, is it estimated, was ‘Dr Faustus’ first performed?
a. 1594
b. 1604
c. 1590
d. 1593
122. At what famous university is Faustus a scholar?
a. Wittenburg
b. Sorbonne
c. Heidelberg
d. Cambridge
123. Faustus’ servant shares his name with a famous German composer. Who?
a. Bach
b. Schumann
c. Beethoven
d. Wagner
124. Faustus asks two magicians to aid him in summoning the devil. What are their names?
a. Valdes and Cornelius
b. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
c. Troilus and Cressida
d. Pyramus and Thisbe
125. What does Faustus promise to the devil in exchange for great knowledge, riches and power for a period of 24 years?
a. His body
b. His house
c. His soul
d. His horse
126. Which of the following qualities would most accurately describe Faustus’ character at the beginning of the play?
a. Kind
b. Stupid
c. Sensitive
d. Arrogant
127. Which powerful figure does Faustus ridicule with his new-found powers?
a. The Pope
b. The Holy Roman Emperor
c. The King of England
d. The King of France
128. Which Poet Laureate wrote about a church mouse?
a. Betjeman
b. Hughes
c. Marvel
d. Larkin
129. “Renaissance” is a:
a. French word
b. Italian word
c. Greek word
d. Spanish word
130. What is the meaning of “Renaissance”:
a. Rebirth, revival and re-awaking
b. Reveal, revel and reverie
c. Raillery, renunciation and recoup
d. All of these