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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Occasionally, why have the archaic forms not been modernized for the convenience of the reader?
(a) For the sake of literature.
(b) For the sake of rhyme.
(c) For the sake of author intent.
(d) For the sake of authenticity.

2. For how long does God state that the rains would come? ("The Flood")
(a) 20 days and nights.
(b) 60 days and nights.
(c) 7 days and nights.
(d) 40 days and nights.

3. What does God tell Noah about his feelings about mankind? ("The Flood")
(a) He wished that man would change his ways.
(b) He wished he had never made man.
(c) He wishes that Satan would leave mankind alone.
(d) He blames Eve for the fall of mankind.

4. Most of what from the original play was preserved for the text?
(a) Original words.
(b) Original themes.
(c) Original characters.
(d) Original morals.

5. What text was Miss Madeleine Grunberg responsible for helping the editor with?
(a) "The Judgement."
(b) "Noah's Flood."
(c) "Elckerlyc."
(d) "Everyman."

Short Answer Questions

1. In what language was the text in which Mr. R.L. Thompson helped the editor make comparisons?

2. How many days had past by the end of "The Creation of Adam and Eve"?

3. What ceremony was held on Holy Innocents' Day?

4. What was the beginning of liturgical drama?

5. In the plays, what directions are bracketed?

(see the answer key)

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