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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does this play teach about reincarnation?
(a) It is only for the very righteous
(b) It is not a true principle
(c) It is available for some
(d) It is only for the wicked

2. Why is Everyman told he is wrong about the priests being above someone?
(a) They are limited
(b) They are deceived
(c) They are not perfect
(d) They are mortal

3. Who does Confession tell Everyman to follow?
(a) All of the above
(b) Kindred
(c) Strength
(d) Knowledge

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

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

6. Who is the third friend Everyman goes to for help?
(a) Goods
(b) Knowledge
(c) Kindred
(d) Fellowship

7. What do people on Earth spend their time thinking about, according to this play?
(a) Religion
(b) Sex
(c) Friends
(d) Riches

8. How many times is the death of Christ described in this play?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 6
(d) 1

9. Why does Death say Everyman must die?
(a) Because of Adam’s sin
(b) Because of God’s suffering on the cross
(c) Because of the first sacrament
(d) Because of the plan of salvation

10. Who makes way for Everyman when he dies?
(a) The Priests
(b) God
(c) The Angels
(d) Death

11. How does Kindred offer to help Everyman just before he leaves?
(a) Lie for him
(b) Give him money
(c) Hide him
(d) Find someone else to go with him

12. What does Fellowship say he will always be available to Everyman for?
(a) Money and trade goods
(b) Personal defense
(c) Help for his family
(d) A good time

13. Who does Death say Everyman is living for?
(a) Everyman
(b) Knowledge
(c) Goods
(d) Fellowship

14. 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) No mortal can ever return
(c) He has no authority
(d) There is no reason for him to fret

15. What did this play teach people about?
(a) The law of the Tithe
(b) Salvation
(c) The Atonement
(d) Proper friends

Short Answer Questions

1. Why should men never put off salvation?

2. Who does the messenger talk to at the beginning of the play?

3. What country was Everyman born in?

4. Why is Adam important in this play?

5. What does Death tell Everyman to find?

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