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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 is the father of all mankind
(b) He knew God
(c) He made the original sin
(d) He bargained with the Devil

2. Who were the most educated men at the time this play was written?
(a) Messengers
(b) Church officials
(c) Teachers
(d) Royalty

3. What causes men to not want to sin anymore?
(a) Watching family members suffer
(b) Building a relationship with God
(c) Reading the scriptures
(d) Seeing their sins for what they are

4. Why does Everyman tell Death it is unfair for him to leave now?
(a) He is too young
(b) His family needs him
(c) His life has been kind to him
(d) He was never warned

5. What does Goods want to kill?
(a) Poverty
(b) The Spirit
(c) Men’s souls
(d) Religion

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does God say people on earth are trying to help?

2. Why does Everyman have to face God?

3. How does Everyman feel when he hears why Death has come to him?

4. Why does Goods say he was sent to Earth?

5. What was the purpose of this play?

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