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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Everyman say that Death was wrong for coming when he did?
(a) Because Death just took his wife.
(b) Because Death gave no warning.
(c) Because Death is not real.
(d) Because Death should not come when one is young.

2. Who does the Scribe say put forth the law that adulterers should be killed? ("The Women Taken in Adultery")
(a) Jesus.
(b) Pilate.
(c) God.
(d) Moses.

3. Where does Scene I open? ("The Women Taken in Adultery")
(a) A temple.
(b) A church.
(c) A woman's home.
(d) A court.

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

5. What is the original name for Bethlehem in the text? ("The Annunciation")
(a) Bethel-helm.
(b) Bedlem.
(c) Bedhelm.
(d) Bethle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did the burning of the Free Reference Library at Birmingham occur?

2. What does Everyman tell everyone to take up with them on the journey to his grave?

3. What was the beginning of liturgical drama?

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

5. According to Gabriel, who will "shadow" Mary's soul? ("The Annunciation")

(see the answer key)

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