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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first shepherd complaining about at the opening of Scene I? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")
(a) Being too hot.
(b) Losing a sheep.
(c) Being lonely.
(d) Being cold.

2. By what name is the author of "The Crucifixion" pageant known by? (As quoted by the text in reference to the author: "an unknown playwright of extraordinary talent".)
(a) Towneley realist.
(b) York realist.
(c) York's voice.
(d) Chester's voice.

3. What does God say he would bring to Adam and Eve before the closing of the scene? ("The Creation of Adam and Eve")
(a) Faith.
(b) Bliss.
(c) Hope.
(d) Love.

4. Who does the second shepherd say is woeful? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")
(a) The inn-keeper.
(b) A rooster.
(c) His flock.
(d) A married man.

5. Who does Abraham state that he loved Isaac as much as? ("Abraham and Isaac")
(a) His wife.
(b) Himself.
(c) His gifts.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What device is defined as the linking of stanzas by means of verbal repetition?

2. What does "Natumque pariet" mean? ("Herod the Great")

3. Where does Scene II open? ("The Annunciation")

4. What does God perceive as he was sitting in Heaven? ("Everyman")

5. How many line stanzas were used in "The Crucifixion"?

(see the answer key)

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