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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two literary pieces that survive from secular drama of the Middle Ages?
(a) "Everyman" and "Merchant of Veince".
(b) "Malleus Malfacirium" and "Everyman".
(c) "Pilgrams Progress" and "Robin Hood".
(d) "de Clerico et Puella" and "Robin Hood".

2. 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 author intent.
(c) For the sake of rhyme.
(d) For the sake of authenticity.

3. How many angels are awaiting God's call? ("The Creation, and The Fall of Lucifer" )
(a) Nine orders.
(b) 100.
(c) 7.
(d) One million.

4. Where does Scene I in "The Creation, and The Fall of Lucifer" open?
(a) Hell.
(b) Heaven.
(c) The Tree of Knowledge.
(d) Earth.

5. What "bearer" is Lucifer? ("The Creation, and The Fall of Lucifer" )
(a) The bearer of Earth.
(b) The bearer of life on Earth.
(c) The bearer of hell.
(d) The bearer of light.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the opening of Scene I, what is Abraham doing? ("Abraham and Isaac")

2. What text did the editor use for his translation of "Everyman"?

3. What kind of "beast" does God say that he wanted to create? ("The Creation of Adam and Eve")

4. According to the introduction, what were the pageants in the book chosen for?

5. On what day is Christ's victory over sin and death celebrated?

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