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

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

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

4. According to Confession, who will be joining Everyman on his journey?
(a) Strength.
(b) Discretion.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Good Deeds.

5. In what "non-dramatic literature" does the introduction state the legend of "The Harrowing of Hell" appears?
(a) "Orrmulum."
(b) "Layamon's Brut."
(c) "Piers Plowman."
(d) "Sumer Is Icumen In."

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Everyman", who has God summoned? (As stated by prologue.)

2. According to the introduction to "The Crucifixion", which pageants "make a direct assault on the feelings of the audience"?

3. Why does Pilate agree to go and see Caesar? ("The Death of Pilate")

4. What does Everyman tell everyone to take up with them on the journey to his grave?

5. To whom does Jesus tell man not to be vengeful towards? ("The Women Taken in Adultery")

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the prologue to "Everyman", what is the treatise of the play?

2. Describe the poetic form used in "The Judgment".

3. What is the content that the Messenger provides to the audience (both readers and watchers of the play)?

4. What does it take for Good Deeds to join Everyman on his journey?

5. From what three "raw materials" is the York "Resurrection" drawn?

6. Why does Veronica stop Caesar from killing Pilate himself?

7. Why does the editor state that The N. Town Cycle of "The Women Taken in Adultery" is the best of all cycles?

8. According to the introduction, what does the York "Resurrection" represent?

9. Why does the editor state that the liturgical playwrights "made little use of the Passion theme"?

10. According to the editor, what is the moral aim of "Everyman"?

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