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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Death say Everyman is living for?

2. Who created Adam?

3. What do the Sacraments allow men to do?

4. Who was this play meant to be seen by?

5. What kind of play is this?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Death feel about Everyman when they first meet?

2. Why was this play written?

3. What is Death’s response to Everyman’s pleas to him?

4. Why does Death say Everyman must die?

5. What are some of the reasons Everyman gives for Death’s visit to be unfair?

6. How is this play introduced?

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

8. Why are priests seen as so powerful?

9. What kinds of things does Kindred offer to do for Everyman?

10. What are the seven Sacraments?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Everyman feels betrayed by some important parts of his life. Who does he feel has betrayed him and why?

Essay Topic 2

The author of this book is unknown, and yet the content has withstood the test of time. Why of you think this was possible when most great works survive on the fame of their creators?

Essay Topic 3

Everyman was devoted to Goods in his life. How did he display this devotion, and what affect did this have on his life?

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