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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Preacher Deshee say precipitated the argument between Cain and Abel?
2. Who does God encounter as He goes along on earth?
3. What question does God pose to everyone?
4. How does preacher Deshee begin his lesson?
5. What is it that Adam asks God?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the circumstances for Cain meeting his future wife?
2. How does preacher Deshee describe God when the children want to know what he looks like?
3. What is the disagreement God and Noah have over the provisions for the ark?
4. Explain the setting for the play.
5. How do the children see God in the play?
6. Describe the activity of the girl sitting on a tree stump when God sees her.
7. What are the angels doing at the fish fry in heaven?
8. Who does the girl say she is?
9. What does the ark look like as it is built?
10. What does preacher Deshee have to say about Cain?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, Comedy in THE GREEN PASTURES. Select three scenes from the play that are played for their comic value. Describe the scenes and the elements that classify them as comedy. Evaluate the purpose of comedy in such a play.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, The Genuine sense of Religion in THE GREEN PASTURES. Compare the religious sense a reader or audience member gets from THE GREEN PASTURES as opposed to some of the overblown biblical epics Hollywood has made in the past. What is the evidence within the play that suggests a deep religious faith?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, Gabriel and His Trumpet in THE GREEN PASTURES. First, explain the symbolic meaning of Gabriel's blowing his trumpet from a religious point of view. Point out the times in the play when God cautions Gabriel about playing his trumpet. Note that Gabriel is interested in the music, but also remains aware that is trumpet playing signals the end of mankind.
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