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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Everyman say he will call on his new friends?
(a) When he is weakened
(b) When he needs them
(c) When Death returns
(d) At the reckoning

2. What helps Everyman to lose desire for something as he begins his journey?
(a) The assurance from Knowledge
(b) The Confession
(c) His broader perspective
(d) His new friends

3. Who does Death say Everyman will have to answer to?
(a) Good Deeds
(b) God
(c) Himself
(d) Adam

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

5. Who was this play meant to be seen by?
(a) Catholics
(b) Royalty
(c) Commoners
(d) Prisoners

6. Why is there only one person who can really forgive Everyman?
(a) That is the law of Heaven
(b) That is the person who has God’s power
(c) That is the one who watches all sins
(d) That is the one who paid the price for sin

7. What does Confession warn Everyman of?
(a) He is still being tempted
(b) Death hates him
(c) The journey will be hard
(d) Good Deeds might fail him

8. Who is the last character to speak in this play?
(a) The author
(b) The doctor
(c) The messenger
(d) The angel

9. What must men have knowledge of to get into Heaven?
(a) Their sins
(b) The church
(c) Good Deeds
(d) God

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

11. Who does Confession say will be stronger if Everyman takes his journey?
(a) Discernment
(b) Everyman
(c) Five Wits
(d) Good Deeds

12. Who is able to escape death, according to this play?
(a) The righteous
(b) Nobody
(c) Angels
(d) Everyman

13. Why does Death tell Everyman to find something?
(a) To prove him worthy of Heaven
(b) To offer a sacrifice
(c) To better submit to God’s will
(d) To cover his nakedness

14. What does Death tell Everyman to find?
(a) Friends
(b) Clothing
(c) Money
(d) Humility

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Everyman tell Death it is unfair for him to leave now?

2. Why were these plays used to teach people?

3. What do people on Earth keep forgetting about?

4. Who does God call on first?

5. What must man do to enter Heaven?

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