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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which play did the introduction to "Abraham and Isaac" claim had been the superior one?
(a) The Brome play.
(b) The Waterhouse play.
(c) The Preston play.
(d) The Chester play.

2. To what beast does the second shepherd compare his own wife? ("The Second Shepherds' Pageant")
(a) A bull.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A bird.
(d) A whale.

3. Whose writings does Herod want studied regarding the birth of Jesus? ("Herod the Great")
(a) Plato.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Homer.
(d) Socrates.

4. Where does Woman I hit the soldier? ("Herod the Great")
(a) On his shin.
(b) On his belt.
(c) On his hood.
(d) On his foot.

5. Who chose six of the pageants and added the initial glosses?
(a) Charles Westmoreland.
(b) John Warrington.
(c) Jonathon Michael St. Ives.
(d) Stewart Longs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what language was the text in which Mr. R.L. Thompson helped the editor make comparisons?

2. What was the beginning of liturgical drama?

3. According to the Introduction, what is known about the authors of the miracle plays?

4. What is the messenger warning the audience about? ("Herod the Great")

5. Whose "doubt", according to the introduction to "The Annunciation", occurs in all English cycles?

(see the answer key)

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