The range of learning does Faustus choose to give his life to considering is Necromancy. It is the assumed routine of speaking with the dead, particularly keeping in mind the end goal to anticipate what's to come. Faustus pick magic over his previous reviews since he needs influence, notoriety, and cash.
The questions would be
How was life been
What interests have you picked up
I had begun by tracing the Japanese characters with a pencil.
*begun is a past participle