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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Adam important in this play?
(a) He made the original sin
(b) He knew God
(c) He bargained with the Devil
(d) He is the father of all mankind

2. What does Everyman do when he learns who Death is?
(a) Runs from him
(b) Scares him
(c) Bargains with him
(d) Bribes him

3. What does Death tell Everyman when he is asked to do something after the reckoning?
(a) He will be there for him at every step
(b) He has no authority
(c) There is no reason for him to fret
(d) No mortal can ever return

4. What does Everyman think after talking to Kindred and Fellowship?
(a) He can’t believe he considered them friends
(b) He sees the truth of things now
(c) He is a lucky man
(d) He is more scared than ever

5. Who volunteers to do lustful things with Everyman?
(a) Fellowship
(b) Discernment
(c) Five Wits
(d) Death

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Death say has made up Everyman’s life?

2. Who is the first friend Everyman goes to for help?

3. What kind of judgment is Everyman told to live by?

4. What was the purpose of this play?

5. What sin are some priests said to have committed?

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