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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Isaiah's prologue, whose birth would redeem Adam? ("The Annunciation")
(a) Joseph's.
(b) Jesus'.
(c) Cain's son.
(d) Mary's.

2. In the Wakefield Shepherd Pageants, how many line stanzas did the author use?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

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

4. How many people does God want to save and put on the Ark? ("The Flood")
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.

5. Why does Everyman say that Death was wrong for coming when he did?
(a) Because Death should not come when one is young.
(b) Because Death is not real.
(c) Because Death just took his wife.
(d) Because Death gave no warning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the introduction state was the name of the sheep-stealer? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")

2. Which of the following does the Messenger state will "fade from thee as a flower in May"? ("Everyman")

3. What does Isaac recognize about his father's mood right before their sacrifice? ("Abraham and Isaac")

4. According to the Introduction, what is known about the authors of the miracle plays?

5. How many printed copies of "Everyman" were preserved between 1510 and 1535?

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