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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the opening of "Herod the Great", what is the messenger asking the audience to do?
(a) Stomp their feet.
(b) Hold their laughter.
(c) Be quiet.
(d) Take a seat.

2. What does the third shepherd say to Mak? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")
(a) That God will save him.
(b) That he will have him arrested.
(c) That he will hurt him.
(d) That he will pray for him.

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

4. What are the shepherds doing as Mak enters the scene? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")
(a) Singing.
(b) Praying.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Sleeping.

5. How many line stanzas were used in "The Crucifixion"?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Ecce, virgo concipiet" mean?

2. What does the Messenger tell the soldiers put on ? ("Herod the Great")

3. Where did the "Shepherd's Pageants" originate from?

4. In what "non-dramatic literature" does the introduction state the legend of "The Harrowing of Hell" appears?

5. Who does the second shepherd say "cackles" in Scene I? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")

(see the answer key)

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