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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Everyman ask Death to do after his reckoning?
(a) Defend him
(b) Bring him back to Earth
(c) Help his family
(d) Lead him

2. Who does God say people on earth are trying to help?
(a) All of the above
(b) Themselves
(c) Their neighbors
(d) Their families

3. What does Death say no man can do to him?
(a) Buy him
(b) All of the above
(c) Stop him
(d) Scare him

4. What does Five Wits say about the bad things said about Priests?
(a) He ignores what is said
(b) He says the report is exaggerated
(c) He denies them
(d) He admits they are true

5. Who created man, according to this play?
(a) God
(b) Mother Earth
(c) None of the above
(d) Satan

6. Where is this play set?
(a) Poland
(b) France
(c) Ireland
(d) England

7. Where is Confession located?
(a) A church
(b) Everyman’s mind
(c) Heaven
(d) A school

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

9. Why does Goods say he was sent to Earth?
(a) To help men
(b) To deceive men
(c) To bring pleasure to men
(d) To glorify God

10. What does Kindred offer Everyman to help him?
(a) Defense
(b) A written statement
(c) Money
(d) Physical healing

11. Why were these plays used to teach people?
(a) Some could not afford schooling
(b) There was a lot of sinning happening
(c) Most could not read or write
(d) It was very enjoyable

12. Who says they will be willing to seek out revenge for Everyman?
(a) Fellowship
(b) Five Wits
(c) Goods
(d) Kindred

13. What must man do to enter Heaven?
(a) Live a good life
(b) Be baptized
(c) Go to church
(d) Ask God for forgiveness

14. What worries Everyman after he talks with Death?
(a) God doesn’t hear his prayers
(b) His family lives the way he does
(c) The riches he has made must be left behind
(d) His life has been filled with bad deeds

15. How many Sacraments are there?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 5
(d) 4

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Everyman hesitate to do his penance?

2. How does Kindred offer to help Everyman just before he leaves?

3. Who brought about the second chance given to people?

4. Who gives the priests their power?

5. How does Knowledge respond at first when Everyman asks him for help?

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