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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Christian meaning is "made plain" in "The Women Taken in Adultery"?
(a) Divine mercy.
(b) The love of Christ.
(c) The fall of mankind.
(d) The power of God.

2. What is Everyman told to ask of Confession?
(a) For mercy.
(b) For penalty.
(c) For sacrifice.
(d) For honor.

3. How does Caiaphas believe Jesus rose from the dead? "The Resurrection")
(a) Through God's will.
(b) Through Jesus' internal power.
(c) Through the redemption of mankind.
(d) Through sorcery.

4. Who tells Caesar's messenger that Jesus is dead? ("The Death of Pilate")
(a) Pilate.
(b) A traveler.
(c) Gaoler.
(d) Veronica.

5. From what disease does Caesar suffer? ("The Death of Pilate")
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Tetanus.
(c) Meningitis.
(d) Helminths.

6. What does Caesar do that heals him of his ailment? ("The Death of Pilate")
(a) Gives glory to God.
(b) Kisses Veronica.
(c) Promises God he will not sin.
(d) Bows down before Veronica.

7. Who was responsible for translating the Cornish trilogy into English?
(a) Halliday.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Norris.
(d) Nance.

8. How many printed copies of "Everyman" were preserved between 1510 and 1535?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

9. Who does Everyman speak of regarding his "disobedience to God"?
(a) Cain.
(b) Noah.
(c) Adam.
(d) Abraham.

10. What does the fourth soldier call Jesus as he calls to the other soldiers to work together during the crucifixion?
(a) False god.
(b) Traitor.
(c) Sinner to God.
(d) God's redeemed son.

11. What does Veronica ask of Caesar for repayment for Caesar's healing? ("The Death of Pilate")
(a) To imprison Pilate.
(b) To force Pilate from his throne.
(c) To conquer Pilate's knigdom.
(d) To kill Pilate.

12. How many times does Jesus speak in "The Crucifixion"?
(a) 1.
(b) None.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

13. To whom does the Messenger tell Caesar to call for? ("The Death of Pilate")
(a) Saul.
(b) Pilate.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Mary.

14. What Finnish play does "Everyman" closely resemble?
(a) "Elckerlijc."
(b) "Kymmenen tikkua laudalla. "
(c) "Alivuokralainen."
(d) "Näytelmäkulma."

15. By what name is the author of "The Crucifixion" pageant known by? (As quoted by the text in reference to the author: "an unknown playwright of extraordinary talent".)
(a) York realist.
(b) Chester's voice.
(c) York's voice.
(d) Towneley realist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the soldiers in "The Resurrection" afraid Pilate will do if he finds out that Jesus' tomb is empty?

2. What does Caesar believe about Pilate the first time he sees him? ("The Death of Pilate")

3. What place does "The Judgment" always take in the English cycles?

4. How many devils are in "The Judgment"?

5. What does Satan call Jesus when instructing the hell hounds of Jesus' expected descent into hell? ("The Harrowing of Hell")

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