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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the different scenarios represented in the play?
(a) as events from the people's actual lives.
(b) as events in costumes of the Biblical period.
(c) as Greek tragedies.
(d) as tableaux posed like living statues.

2. Who announces the approach of God?
(a) Michael.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) the heavenly choir.
(d) preacher Deshee.

3. What form do the next scenes in the play take?
(a) dance sequences that tell Bible stories.
(b) the imaginings of the children about the stories.
(c) literal reenactments of Bible scenes.
(d) more Sunday School lessons.

4. What does preacher Deshee call Cain?
(a) a mean rascal.
(b) a surprise to Adam and Eve.
(c) a tall fellow.
(d) a lazy boy.

5. What does preacher Deshee say about God?
(a) He eats ambrosia every day.
(b) He wears high platform shoes.
(c) He sometimes makes mistakes.
(d) He looks like a distinguished Negro preacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Back in the Sunday School class, what does a girl tell preacher Deshee that Adam and Eve did?

2. Where is heaven located?

3. After being warned not to eat fruit of one tree, what happens?

4. What is the Archangel passing out?

5. What is God wearing?

(see the answer key)

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