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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. Before God works another trick for Moses to see, why does Moses stop him?

2. Why does Moses say he plans to stay right where he is?

3. How long does Moses say he has been leading the people?

4. What does God tell Moses he will do in front of the Pharaoh?

5. What land do Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob declare as the best property on earth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Moses tell God is the best trick he has ever seen?

2. Why does Joshua lead the Hebrews across the River Jordan?

3. How are the wild festivities of the Babylonian court interrupted?

4. Where is Moses and what is he doing when God comes looking for him?

5. When God appears in the Babylonian court, what does he say?

6. How does the playwright suggest the Head Magician of Pharaoh's court appear?

7. How does God introduce himself to Hezdrel when he goes back to Earth?

8. What is happening on the ark after Noah and his family have been on board for a long time?

9. Discuss the made up character God finally goes to the window to see.

10. What do the cleaning women suppose about God and his austere office?

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, 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 2

Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, The Genuine sense of Religion in THE GREEN PASTURES. Compare the religious sense a reader or audience member gets from THE GREEN PASTURES as opposed to some of the overblown biblical epics Hollywood has made in the past. What is the evidence within the play that suggests a deep religious faith?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages as a critique of THE GREEN PASTURES. Discuss the points you feel are particularly good about the play as well as any parts you think are weak. End your essay with a recommendation for others to read or watch the film.

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