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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Everyman ask Death for?
(a) A quick change
(b) A lack of pain
(c) Mercy
(d) More time

2. Why does Death mock Everyman when he prays to God to avoid Death?
(a) He has never prayed before
(b) God is the one who sent Death
(c) God doesn’t hear prayers
(d) He doesn’t know who to pray to

3. How does Everyman feel when he finishes his sacraments?
(a) Exhausted
(b) Worried
(c) Excited
(d) Wary

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

5. Why does Good Deeds wonder if she will make a difference for Everyman?
(a) She is alone
(b) She is very old
(c) She is very weak
(d) She is not familiar to most

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of play is this?

2. Who says they will be willing to seek out revenge for Everyman?

3. Why was God crucified?

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

5. What does Knowledge assure Everyman of when he begins his journey?

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