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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 brought about the second chance given to people?
(a) The Spirit
(b) Eve
(c) Jesus
(d) Adam

2. What does this play say God wants to do for men?
(a) Save them
(b) Forgive them
(c) Punish them
(d) All of the above

3. What keeps Fellowship from doing what Everyman needs him to do?
(a) A fear of pain
(b) A full schedule
(c) An inability to help
(d) A misunderstanding

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

5. How are friends described at the end of the play?
(a) Superficial
(b) Essential
(c) Dangerous
(d) Loving

Short Answer Questions

1. What Bible story is alluded to when Everyman begins his journey?

2. What religion was followed when this book was written?

3. What does God say is his real gift to man?

4. What does Death tell Everyman to find?

5. What does Five Wits say Priests should teach?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Death do when Everyman says Death’s coming is unfair?

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

3. What are the seven Sacraments?

4. What does Everyman beg Death for, and why?

5. How does this play make God seem?

6. What causes some of these friends to leave Everyman in his journey?

7. What is the audience told about sin?

8. What caused the change in the world according to this play?

9. What is ironic about Everyman praying to God to escape Death?

10. What is the doctor’s role in this play?

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