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Morality Play | Quiz

Barry Unsworth
This Study Guide consists of approximately 51 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Morality Play.

Morality Play | Quiz

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1)

What is Straw's view of the play's performance? (from Chapter 6)

it is fine as it is.
it was a failure.
they need more dialogue.
there is not enough movement.
2)

What does Nicholas say of Martin: (from Chapter 15)

Martin deserted the group.
that Martin was stricken with love for the girl.
Martin gave up on saving the girl.
Martin was the cause of their problem.
3)

What does the group do together? (from Chapter 7)

attends Brendan's funeral.
looks for information.
talk to the Knights.
fought with the jongleurs.
4)

As Nicholas is falling asleep, what does Martin ask him? (from Chapter 6)

to leave the players.
to play a bigger role.
to manage their money.
to go for a walk.
5)

What terms does Martin not use to describe a play about the murder? (from Chapter 7)

Morality Play.
don't need verse.
written script.
dumb show.
6)

At the beginning of the performance, Martin tells the audience that: (from Chapter 9)

the play is based on Cain and Abel.
the play is the play of their town.
the play was written in London.
the play is not finished and has been postponed.
7)

Who does Nicholas tell his story to: (from Chapter 15)

the innkeeper.
John Lambert.
Margaret.
the King's Justice.
8)

The body of Thomas Wells indicated that he had been: (from Chapter 16)

beaten.
well fed.
sodomized.
frozen.
9)

What is the name of the play on the murder? (from Chapter 8)

Cain and Abel.
Virtues and Vices.
Money and Murder.
Play of Thomas Wells.
10)

Before the funeral, Margaret: (from Chapter 7)

leaves the group.
quarrels with Stephen.
shaves Nicholas' head.
cries for Brendan.
11)

During the course of the performance, the players reveal: (from Chapter 12)

the corruption of the innkeeper.
the nature of Lord William.
their true identifies.
the sources of their information.
12)

How was the strangling of Thomas Wells portrayed: (from Chapter 9)

in dumb stage.
verbally.
very realistically.
it was only alluded to.
13)

What have all plays been based on? (from Chapter 7)

history.
the Bible.
real life events.
wars.
14)

As host, Lord de Guise: (from Chapter 13)

announces the rules of combat.
is absent.
is the first to arrive.
is the last to arrive.
15)

What does Martin see as a problem for the players? (from Chapter 6)

the distance they have to travel.
the Church.
their old costumes.
the guilds.
16)

What does Martin want to do? (from Chapter 11)

save the girl.
nothing.
leave town.
fight the Monk.
17)

How did the ladies signify their favorite knights? (from Chapter 13)

by throwing scarves and sleeves.
standing up when they passed.
clapping.
throwing roses.
18)

What does Nicholas tell Lambert when he says he is a player? (from Chapter 10)

the King's Justice wants more information.
the people of the town are interested.
the truth can be made known in a play about the murder.
the players don't believe the Monk's story.
19)

What does Lord de Guise have with him? (from Chapter 14)

a book.
a falcon.
a note pad.
his wife.
20)

The Justice, his men and Nicholas ride to: (from Chapter 16)

the church.
the grave yard.
the roadside.
the castle.
21)

How do the players announce their new play: (from Chapter 8)

by handing out fliers.
by going door to door telling people.
by posting notices.
by a procession with them in costume.
22)

Martin's conclusion about the girl is that she is: (from Chapter 11)

innocent.
confused.
he has no opinion.
guilty.
23)

Who was in the audience that shouted out during the play? (from Chapter 9)

the Monk.
Roger True.
the mother of Thomas Wells.
the sheriff.
24)

Why do the players decide to leave town after their next performance? (from Chapter 11)

they can't find new information.
they disagree on the details of the case.
they feel they are in danger from the real murderer.
they decide to stay.
25)

What does Martin compare players to? (from Chapter 6)

a priest before the altar.
a good jousting match.
a knight on a horse.
a lord before his king.
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