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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does "The Second Shepherds' Pageant" end?
(a) Mak's home.
(b) An open field.
(c) A stable.
(d) An inn.

2. 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) Only about their full created texts.
(d) Very little.

3. What does Cain offer as a sacrifice to God in Scene III? ("Cain and Abel")
(a) A sheaf.
(b) A bird.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A rabbit.

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

5. Where does Scene II open? ("The Annunciation")
(a) The fields near Joseph's home.
(b) Joseph's home.
(c) Garden of Eden.
(d) Mary's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave the editor permission to use the editions of the original text?

2. What does Eve say she and Adam would be if they ate the apple? ("The Fall of Man")

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

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

5. Who chose six of the pageants and added the initial glosses?

(see the answer key)

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