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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Five Wits tell Everyman to trust?
(a) Himself
(b) Priests
(c) His new friends
(d) God

2. Who is the third friend to leave Everyman when he is ready for his reckoning?
(a) Discernment
(b) Strength
(c) Five Wits
(d) Goods

3. Why does Death say Everyman was crazy?
(a) For not being more grateful to God
(b) For thinking he can bargain with Death
(c) For having no friends to call on
(d) For ignoring all the warnings

4. What do the new friends say they will NOT do?
(a) Persuade Everyman
(b) Stay with Everyman
(c) Defend Everyman
(d) Leave Everyman

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Everyman feel when he begins his journey?

2. What does Death say will turn Everyman to God?

3. Who does God call on first?

4. What does Fellowship say he will always be available to Everyman for?

5. Who is able to escape death, according to this play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Good Deeds described when she first appears in this play?

2. What does Knowledge tell Everyman to do?

3. How is the beginning of the world described in this play?

4. Who are the friends who help Everyman in his journey?

5. What are the seven Sacraments?

6. How is Good Deeds different from the other friends Everyman goes to for help?

7. How does Everyman feel about Fellowship after asking him for help?

8. Why was this play written?

9. Who sent Goods to Earth?

10. Why does Death say Everyman must die?

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