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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the third shepherd say to Mak? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")
(a) That he will hurt him.
(b) That he will pray for him.
(c) That he will have him arrested.
(d) That God will save him.

2. According to Gabriel, who will "shadow" Mary's soul? ("The Annunciation")
(a) Eve.
(b) The Holy Ghost.
(c) The hope of mankind.
(d) God.

3. Why does Herod believe that the Christ child was born? ("Herod the Great")
(a) To anger him.
(b) To challenge his kingdom.
(c) To murder him.
(d) To help mankind.

4. In the plays, what directions are bracketed?
(a) Lighting directions.
(b) Stage directions.
(c) Sound directions.
(d) Editorial directions.

5. Who chose six of the pageants and added the initial glosses?
(a) Charles Westmoreland.
(b) Stewart Longs.
(c) Jonathon Michael St. Ives.
(d) John Warrington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave the editor permission to use the editions of the original text?

2. What are the two literary pieces that survive from secular drama of the Middle Ages?

3. How does Herod reward the soldiers for murdering the children? ("Herod the Great")

4. Most of what from the original play was preserved for the text?

5. What are the shepherds doing as Mak enters the scene? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")

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