The Green Pastures Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Green Pastures Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is Eve wearing at her creation?

2. What is God wearing?

3. What is on the floor by God's desk?

4. When the firmament makes everyone wet, what does God create?

5. What is the Archangel passing out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Adam appear to be a bit puzzled when he is first seen?

2. What are the angels doing at the fish fry in heaven?

3. What does Zeba remember when Cain the Sixth comes to poke fun at Noah and his ark?

4. Why is God told that the moon is melting?

5. Describe the landscape of heaven as seen by the children.

6. Describe the activity of the girl sitting on a tree stump when God sees her.

7. What does Adam seem to be very proud of?

8. What is Eve like just after she is created?

9. Why do the people refuse to bury Flatfoot after Cain the Sixth stabs him?

10. After 300 or 400 years, what does God decide to do and why?

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, 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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, What the Viewer Can Get from THE GREEN PASTURES Today. Placing the play in its Depression era setting, your essay should include (1) how black stereotypes are used in the play, (2) the play's value in giving a real sense of history, and (3) the importance of remembering stereotypes as a way of keeping social perspective.

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