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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. How are the children described?
2. Why does God tell Cain to raise children?
3. What has Cain done to his brother?
4. What is Cain's excuse for what he did to Abel?
5. Why doesn't God populate the earth with angels instead of men?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Noah as his sons do the construction on the ark.
2. What does preacher Deshee have to say about Cain?
3. What has Cain done as God comes down to Earth?
4. Who is left in charge in heaven in God's absence?
5. What does the ark look like as it is built?
6. After 300 or 400 years, what does God decide to do and why?
7. Who is the rude boy who comes to meet Zeba while God is talking to her?
8. What does Zeba remember when Cain the Sixth comes to poke fun at Noah and his ark?
9. When Cain at first finds no other people, what does he think?
10. What is unique about THE GREEN PASTURES for its day?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, Gabriel and His Trumpet in THE GREEN PASTURES. First, explain the symbolic meaning of Gabriel's blowing his trumpet from a religious point of view. Point out the times in the play when God cautions Gabriel about playing his trumpet. Note that Gabriel is interested in the music, but also remains aware that is trumpet playing signals the end of mankind.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, The Children in THE GREEN PASTURES. Discuss the use of children as a dramatic device to set up the plot of THE GREEN PASTURES. Note that the children are stereotypical of children in general rather than as racial caricatures. Include examples of incessant questions, fidgeting in Sunday School, and angelic children misbehaving in the heavenly fish fry.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, Comedy in THE GREEN PASTURES. Select three scenes from the play that are played for their comic value. Describe the scenes and the elements that classify them as comedy. Evaluate the purpose of comedy in such a play.
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