Marlowe - Dr Faustus, Kyd - The Spanish Tragedy, Ben Jonson - The Alchemist - Question Bank

1. Which play among the three listed is considered a masterpiece of satire targeting human folly and avarice?
A) Doctor Faustus
B) The Spanish Tragedy
C) The Alchemist
D) Tamburlaine the Great
2. What does Hieronimo do to ensure his revenge is carried out and to avoid suspicion in 'The Spanish Tragedy'?
A) He confesses his crimes.
B) He pretends to be mad.
C) He flees the country.
D) He appeals to a foreign power.
3. Which of the following is NOT a theme explored in Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus'?
A) Ambition and the pursuit of knowledge
B) The nature of good and evil
C) The complexities of romantic love
D) The consequences of sin and damnation
4. What is the main problem that the Puritan characters, Tribulation Wholesome and Ananias, face in 'The Alchemist'?
A) They are unable to find a suitable wife.
B) They are in possession of a valuable but questionable relic, the 'stone of the philosopher'.
C) They are being pursued by the law.
D) They have lost all their money.
5. In 'The Spanish Tragedy', who is the King of Spain, who is largely unaware of the machinations happening around him?
A) Philip II
B) Charles V
C) Ferdinand
D) Alfonso XIII
6. What specific magical feat does Faustus perform for the Emperor of Germany in Marlowe's play?
A) He conjures the spirit of Alexander the Great.
B) He turns lead into gold.
C) He predicts the future.
D) He makes himself invisible.
7. The play 'The Alchemist' is known for its intricate plot and its use of what literary device, often associated with Ben Jonson?
A) Soliloquy
B) Aside
C) Satire
D) Allegory
8. What is the name of the Duke of Castile in 'The Spanish Tragedy', father of Lorenzo and uncle of Belimperia?
A) Hieronimo
B) Balthazar
C) Don Pedro
D) Alphonso
9. Which character in 'Doctor Faustus' represents the 'Good Angel' and tries to guide Faustus towards repentance?
A) Mephistophilis
B) Valdes
C) Cornelius
D) The Good Angel
10. What is the ultimate consequence for the characters who are deceived by Subtle and Face in 'The Alchemist'?
A) They gain immense wealth and power.
B) They are publicly celebrated for their wisdom.
C) They suffer financial ruin and humiliation.
D) They are initiated into a secret society.
11. In 'The Spanish Tragedy', who is the brother of Belimperia and a key plotter?
A) Don Andrea
B) Horatio
C) Balthazar
D) Lorenzo
12. What is the overarching genre of 'Doctor Faustus'?
A) Comedy
B) Tragicomedy
C) Tragedy
D) Farce
13. What is the name of the courtesan who assists Subtle and Face in 'The Alchemist'?
A) Dame Pliant
B) Dol Common
C) Lucia
D) Doll Tearsheet
14. In 'The Spanish Tragedy', who is the Prince of Spain who is murdered at the beginning of the play?
A) Don Andrea
B) Horatio
C) Balthazar
D) Lorenzo
15. The play 'Doctor Faustus' is based on the legend of which historical figure?
A) John Dee
B) Johannes Gutenberg
C) Johann Georg Faust
D) Niccolò Machiavelli
16. What is the initial occupation of Subtle before he becomes an alchemist in 'The Alchemist'?
A) A doctor
B) A lawyer
C) A pawn broker
D) A preacher
17. Who is the Queen of Spain and the mother of Prince Balthazar in 'The Spanish Tragedy'?
A) Isabella
B) Villuppo
C) Lorenzo
D) The Duchess
18. What does Faustus famously say when he first summons Mephistophilis, questioning Hell's existence?
A) 'Hell is a fable, and a heaven too.'
B) 'Where is hell?'
C) 'Hell hath no limits, nor is not in this world.'
D) 'I will not go to hell.'
19. In 'The Alchemist', what is the name of the character who pretends to be a Spanish nobleman and is skeptical of the alchemists?
A) Sir Epicure Mammon
B) Tribulation Wholesome
C) Ananias
D) Surly
20. What is the primary function of the Chorus in 'Doctor Faustus'?
A) To provide comic relief.
B) To offer moral commentary and frame the narrative.
C) To interact directly with Faustus.
D) To represent the voice of Lucifer.
21. Which character in 'The Spanish Tragedy' is responsible for the initial murder of Don Andrea?
A) Lorenzo
B) Balthazar
C) Hieronimo
D) Horatio
22. What is the specific duration of the service Faustus bargains for with Lucifer?
A) Ten years
B) Twenty-four years
C) One hundred years
D) Until his death
23. In 'Doctor Faustus', what is the name of the book of magic that Faustus consults?
A) The Necronomicon
B) The Book of Solomon
C) The Voynich Manuscript
D) The Black Pullet
24. What is the main purpose of the character Surly in Ben Jonson's 'The Alchemist'?
A) To be a client seeking the Philosopher's Stone.
B) To be a foil to the gullible characters, representing skepticism.
C) To be the owner of the house.
D) To be an accomplice of Subtle and Face.
25. Which character in 'The Alchemist' is a wealthy knight who is easily duped by the alchemists and dreams of a utopian life?
A) Ananias
B) Tribulation Wholesome
C) Sir Epicure Mammon
D) Jeremy Ridling
26. What is the famous line spoken by Hieronimo in 'The Spanish Tragedy' when he discovers his son's body?
A) 'O, I am slain!'
B) 'O, what a scene of horror do I see!'
C) 'My son, my son, my life is done!'
D) 'Ay, these are words of murder, villainy, and hate.'
27. In 'The Spanish Tragedy', what is the relationship between Don Andrea and Belimperia?
A) They are siblings.
B) They are lovers.
C) They are political rivals.
D) They are master and servant.
28. Who is the supposed author of the 'The Spanish Tragedy' whose name is often associated with the play's authorship debates?
A) Thomas Dekker
B) Thomas Heywood
C) Thomas Kyd
D) Ben Jonson
29. What is the primary theme explored through Faustus's interactions with the Seven Deadly Sins in Marlowe's play?
A) The nature of divine justice
B) The consequences of pride and the allure of sin
C) The limitations of human knowledge
D) The power of redemption
30. In 'Doctor Faustus', what is the name of the scholar who is Faustus's loyal servant?
A) Valdes
B) Cornelius
C) Wagner
D) Robin
31. Ben Jonson's 'The Alchemist' is classified as which type of play?
A) Tragedy
B) Revenge Tragedy
C) Comedy
D) History Play
32. What is the ultimate outcome for Subtle, Face, and Dol Common at the end of 'The Alchemist'?
A) They are arrested and imprisoned.
B) They successfully escape with their ill-gotten gains.
C) Lovewit takes over their scheme and profits from it.
D) They are exposed and disgraced publicly.
33. Which character in 'The Alchemist' is a Puritan who seeks the Philosopher's Stone for religious reasons?
A) Sir Epicure Mammon
B) Ananias
C) Tribulation Wholesome
D) Surly
34. What is the name of the master of the house in 'The Alchemist' who returns unexpectedly at the end of the play?
A) Sir Epicure Mammon
B) Tribulation Wholesome
C) Lovewit
D) Ananias
35. In 'The Alchemist', what is the role of Dol Common?
A) She is the actual alchemist.
B) She acts as Subtle's accomplice and plays various female roles to deceive clients.
C) She is a wealthy patron who funds the operation.
D) She is a detective investigating the alchemists.
36. What is the primary satirical target of 'The Alchemist'?
A) The Church
B) The gullibility of people and their obsession with wealth and the supernatural.
C) The monarchy.
D) The legal system.
37. Who is the character that pretends to be a master alchemist in Ben Jonson's play?
A) Face
B) Dol Common
C) Lovewit
D) Subtle
38. What is the central scheme devised by Subtle, Face, and Dol Common in 'The Alchemist'?
A) To rob a bank.
B) To defraud various characters by pretending to be alchemists who can turn base metals into gold.
C) To stage a theatrical performance.
D) To overthrow the government.
39. Ben Jonson's 'The Alchemist' is primarily set in which city?
A) Paris
B) Rome
C) London
D) Venice
40. Which of the following is a notable characteristic of 'The Spanish Tragedy' that influenced later revenge plays?
A) Its focus on comedic elements.
B) The introduction of a play-within-a-play to enact revenge.
C) Its strictly realistic portrayal of court life.
D) Its avoidance of violence and bloodshed.
41. How does Hieronimo eventually achieve his revenge in 'The Spanish Tragedy'?
A) He publicly exposes the murderers.
B) He kills them himself in a staged play.
C) He petitions the King for their execution.
D) He poisons them secretly.
42. What is the role of Hieronimo in 'The Spanish Tragedy'?
A) The King of Spain who orders an investigation.
B) The Viceroy of Portugal seeking peace.
C) The Marshal of Spain, father of the murdered Horatio, who seeks justice.
D) The Duke of Castile, a confidant of the King.
43. Which character in 'The Spanish Tragedy' acts as a ghost, seeking vengeance for his own murder?
A) Hieronimo
B) Horatio
C) Don Andrea
D) Lorenzo
44. In 'The Spanish Tragedy', what event sets off the main plot of revenge?
A) The murder of Horatio by Lorenzo.
B) The death of Prince Balthazar of Spain.
C) The murder of Don Andrea by Balthazar.
D) The betrayal of Isabella by her brother.
45. Who is generally credited with writing 'The Spanish Tragedy', a seminal work of Elizabethan revenge tragedy?
A) Christopher Marlowe
B) William Shakespeare
C) Thomas Kyd
D) Ben Jonson
46. What is the ultimate fate of Doctor Faustus at the end of Marlowe's play?
A) He is granted a full pardon by God.
B) He escapes to Italy and lives anonymously.
C) He is dragged to hell by demons, his soul eternally damned.
D) He repents at the last moment and is saved.
47. In 'Doctor Faustus', what is the primary motivation behind Faustus's initial desire to make a pact with Lucifer?
A) To gain immense wealth
B) To achieve worldly power and knowledge beyond human limits
C) To rescue his family from poverty
D) To find a cure for a terminal illness
48. Which character in 'Doctor Faustus' attempts to dissuade Faustus from his pact by appearing in his study?
A) Wagner
B) Good Angel
C) Old Man
D) Valdes
49. What is the central pact that Doctor Faustus makes in Marlowe's play?
A) He sells his soul to God for eternal salvation.
B) He sells his soul to Lucifer for twenty-four years of unlimited knowledge and power.
C) He pledges allegiance to the King of France in exchange for wealth.
D) He agrees to serve Mephistophilis in return for his freedom.
50. In Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus', what is the name of the demon that Faustus summons and who becomes his servant?
A) Beelzebub
B) Mephistophilis
C) Lucifer
D) Asmodeus
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