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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 were the most educated men at the time this play was written?

2. When does Everyman say he will call on his new friends?

3. Who is the first to leave Everyman when he is ready for his reckoning?

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

5. What causes men to not want to sin anymore?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where would this play have been performed and why?

2. What kinds of things does Fellowship offer to do for Everyman?

3. What happens to Everyman at the end of this play?

4. What does Kindred do when Everyman asks him for help?

5. What are the seven Sacraments?

6. What does Death say Everyman was crazy to do?

7. What is the audience told to do at the beginning of the play?

8. Why are priests seen as so powerful?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Goods was sent to Earth for a specific purpose. What was this purpose, and how did this affect Everyman in turn?

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

Much of this book centered around Catholic beliefs. What are some of these beliefs, and how did they shape this plot?

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