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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. What inscription is on the wall of Pharaoh's throne room?
2. How many thunderbolts has Gabriel counted in the morning?
3. Who appears after the King orders the Prophet shot?
4. Who is Hezdrel?
5. Who is in charge of cleaning God's office in heaven?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Joshua lead the Hebrews across the River Jordan?
2. How does the playwright suggest the Head Magician of Pharaoh's court appear?
3. What do the cleaning women suppose about God and his austere office?
4. Back in heaven, what is God pondering?
5. How are the wild festivities of the Babylonian court interrupted?
6. What does Gabriel say about God and why he will not simply destroy all men?
7. What does Moses say to Pharaoh just before the last trick is performed?
8. How does God introduce himself to Hezdrel when he goes back to Earth?
9. What does Moses tell God is the best trick he has ever seen?
10. What does Ham discover when he throws the sounding line over the side of the ark?
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 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 2
Write an essay of at least two typewritten, double spaced pages on the topic, Black Heaven in THE GREEN PASTURES. Itemize the features of heaven as presented in the play and discuss them as being relevant to the black culture of their day. Contrast the idea of a community fish fry to the more conventional concept of walking on golden streets strumming a harp.
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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