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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Introduction, what "type" did Abel represent?
(a) "A Type of the Jews."
(b) "The Hope for Mankind."
(c) "Christ the Good Shepherd."
(d) "A Sacrifice for Mankind."

2. After telling Eve that eating from the tree would give her knowledge, what does Satan call himself? ("The Fall of Man")
(a) An angel.
(b) A worm.
(c) A messenger of God.
(d) A truth-sayer.

3. To whom was Isaac praying in Scene III? ("Abraham and Isaac")
(a) God.
(b) Jesus.
(c) No one; he was not praying.
(d) The Trinity.

4. According to the Introduction, what is known about the authors of the miracle plays?
(a) Everything in their lives.
(b) Very little.
(c) Only about their full created texts.
(d) Their religious convictions only.

5. Who gave the editor permission to use the editions of the original text?
(a) The English Medieval Library of Text.
(b) The Early British Library Society.
(c) The Medieval Language Library.
(d) The Early English Text Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Fall of Man", who does Satan envy?

2. What does Eve say she and Adam would be if they ate the apple? ("The Fall of Man")

3. What does Cain offer as a sacrifice to God in Scene III? ("Cain and Abel")

4. How many angels are awaiting God's call? ("The Creation, and The Fall of Lucifer" )

5. Who chose six of the pageants and added the initial glosses?

(see the answer key)

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