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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the introduction, what were the pageants in the book chosen for?
(a) Religious authority.
(b) Intrinsic merit.
(c) Lessons and morals taught.
(d) Historical accuracy.

2. Which solider claims to be the best of all Herod's soldiers? ("Herod the Great")
(a) #3.
(b) #2.
(c) #1.
(d) #4.

3. At the opening of Scene I, what is Abraham doing? ("Abraham and Isaac")
(a) Talking to his son.
(b) Speaking with his wife.
(c) Cursing God.
(d) Thanking God for all he has been given.

4. Why does Herod believe that the Christ child was born? ("Herod the Great")
(a) To murder him.
(b) To help mankind.
(c) To anger him.
(d) To challenge his kingdom.

5. Who takes Adam and Eve to middle Earth? ("The Fall of Man")
(a) God.
(b) Cherubim.
(c) Satan.
(d) Gabriel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of "Cain and Abel", what does Cain state that he wanted to hide from?

3. According to the Introduction, what "type" did Cain represent?

4. According to Gabriel, who will "shadow" Mary's soul? ("The Annunciation")

5. After Joseph states that he will travel to Bethlehem, what does Mary say? ("The Annunciation")

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the editor state about the superiority of the Brome play ("Abraham and Isaac") over all others?

2. In the opening of "The Creation and The Fall of Lucifer", how does God declare his omnipotence?

3. How is the character of Noah's wife, as depicted in the pageants, different from the orthodox theological idea of her?

4. What does the editor state as interesting facts that surround "The Annunication"?

5. In what poetic form was "Noah's Flood" written?

6. What does Herod order to insure that the Jesus does not make it to adulthood?

7. What purpose does the "Doubt of Joseph" provide in the play?

8. What does the Messenger say to prove Herod's power?

9. On what is the "Second Shepherds' Pageant" based?

10. How are the "Shepherds' Pageants" distinguished from the rest of the Towneley cycle?

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