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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the introduction, what is "Resurrection" a version of?
(a) The "Easter Sepulchre" play.
(b) "The Journey of the Magi."
(c) "Caiaphas."
(d) "The Soldiers' Tale."

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

3. Where does Scene I open? ("The Women Taken in Adultery")
(a) A woman's home.
(b) A church.
(c) A court.
(d) A temple.

4. According to the introduction to "The Crucifixion", which pageants "make a direct assault on the feelings of the audience"?
(a) Towneley and Chester.
(b) Chester and N. Town.
(c) York and Towneley.
(d) N. Town and York.

5. At the end of "The Judgment", who is seen "crossing from place to place"?
(a) Demons.
(b) Bad souls.
(c) Angels.
(d) Pilgrims.

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

7. Who owned the only two complete (the ones preserved between 1510-1535) copies of "Everyman"?
(a) RIchard Pynson.
(b) Micheal Flemming.
(c) James Vocht.
(d) John Skot.

8. Who participates in a "battle of wits" in "The Women Taken in Adultery"?
(a) God and Paul.
(b) Judas and Christ.
(c) Christ and the Pharisees.
(d) Pilate and Christ.

9. In the introduction to "The Women Taken in Adultery", what biblical chapter does the introduction state was used as a counterpart to the pageant?
(a) Psalms.
(b) Mark.
(c) Matthew.
(d) John.

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

11. How many devils are in "The Judgment"?
(a) 3.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

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

13. In Jesus' opening soliloquy, what is the only thing that he asks of mankind?
(a) To trust him.
(b) To obey him.
(c) To submit to him.
(d) To love him.

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

15. Upon what item does Veronica possess that shows a print of Jesus' face? ("The Death of Pilate")
(a) A dress.
(b) A tapestry.
(c) A shrowd.
(d) A handkerchief.

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 Jesus' first line in the play translate to mean? ("The Women Taken in Adultery")

3. What poetic device is used as an "occasional ornament" throughout "The Judgment"?

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

5. By what proper name does Everyman call Confession?

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