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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the introduction to the section, what Biblical chapter was used in the "The Second Shepherds' Pageant"?
(a) Mark.
(b) Luke.
(c) John.
(d) Matthew.

2. What does Abel offer to God as a sacrifice in Scene III? ("Cain and Abel")
(a) A goat.
(b) A bundle of corn.
(c) A lamb.
(d) A rooster.

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

4. What happens to Lucifer at the end of Scene I? ("The Creation, and The Fall of Lucifer" )
(a) He and all bad angels fell from heaven.
(b) He refused to listen to God.
(c) He fought a war against God.
(d) He murdered an angel.

5. According to the Introduction, what is known about the authors of the miracle plays?
(a) Their religious convictions only.
(b) Everything in their lives.
(c) Very little.
(d) Only about their full created texts.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Gabriel, who will "shadow" Mary's soul? ("The Annunciation")

2. What does God say he would bring to Adam and Eve before the closing of the scene? ("The Creation of Adam and Eve")

3. In the plays, what directions are bracketed?

4. According to the Introduction, what "type" did Cain represent?

5. What is the original name for Bethlehem in the text? ("The Annunciation")

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