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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is the first character to speak "The Resurrection"?
(a) Caiaphas.
(b) Salome.
(c) Pilate.
(d) Mary.
2. What does Caesar do that heals him of his ailment? ("The Death of Pilate")
(a) Promises God he will not sin.
(b) Bows down before Veronica.
(c) Kisses Veronica.
(d) Gives glory to God.
3. Who leads Adam and the other saints in hell to "Paradise"? ("The Harrowing of Hell")
(a) Arella.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Michael.
(d) Jesus.
4. What Finnish play does "Everyman" closely resemble?
(a) "Alivuokralainen."
(b) "Kymmenen tikkua laudalla. "
(c) "Elckerlijc."
(d) "Näytelmäkulma."
5. In what gospel is Jesus' descent into hell depicted?
(a) First Thessalonians.
(b) Philemon.
(c) Nicodemus.
(d) Galations.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Caesar say he will do upon finding out that Jesus is dead? ("The Death of Pilate")
2. Who does Everyman speak of regarding his "disobedience to God"?
3. How does Caiaphas believe Jesus rose from the dead? "The Resurrection")
4. What Christian meaning is "made plain" in "The Women Taken in Adultery"?
5. Who takes Everyman to see Confession?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the editor state that The N. Town Cycle of "The Women Taken in Adultery" is the best of all cycles?
2. Who does Jesus tell to be the first one to punish the woman accused of adultery?
3. In what ways is Christ's descent into hell dramatized?
4. Why was Michael able to lead Adam and the other saints, who were residing in Hell, out of the gates of Hell?
5. According to the editor, what is the moral aim of "Everyman"?
6. Why can Everyman not enter his grave with the company of Beauty, Strength, and Discretion?
7. According to the introduction, what does the York "Resurrection" represent?
8. Why does the editor state that the dialogue in the N.Town cycle of "The Women Taken in Adultery" "rings true"?
9. What does the editor state will help a reader understand "Everyman" better?
10. What advice does Caesar's counselor give him regarding a cure to his leprosy?
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