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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does God say people on earth are trying to help?
(a) All of the above
(b) Their neighbors
(c) Themselves
(d) Their families

2. What does Death say has made up Everyman’s life?
(a) No good at all
(b) More bad than good
(c) More good than bad
(d) Equal bad and good

3. What does Goods want to kill?
(a) Poverty
(b) Religion
(c) The Spirit
(d) Men’s souls

4. What helps Everyman to lose desire for something as he begins his journey?
(a) The Confession
(b) His new friends
(c) The assurance from Knowledge
(d) His broader perspective

5. Who does Everyman say the priests must be above?
(a) The angels
(b) All humans
(c) Women
(d) The Spirit

6. What kind of judgment is Everyman told to live by?
(a) Good judgment
(b) Fair Judgment
(c) No judgment at all
(d) Religious Judgment

7. Which of these is Everyman told to rely on in life?
(a) Family
(b) Love
(c) Peace
(d) Knowledge

8. Who does the messenger talk to at the beginning of the play?
(a) Everyman
(b) The audience
(c) God
(d) Himself

9. Why was God crucified?
(a) To obey the law
(b) To save men from their sins
(c) To gain allegiance
(d) To defeat the Devil

10. What does Knowledge assure Everyman of when he begins his journey?
(a) He will find happiness
(b) Others have followed this path
(c) There is a place for him in Heaven
(d) There is nothing to fear

11. How does Everyman feel when he finishes his sacraments?
(a) Worried
(b) Exhausted
(c) Wary
(d) Excited

12. How many are hurt each time Goods succeeds?
(a) 100
(b) 1,000
(c) 100,000
(d) 10,000

13. Who brought about the second chance given to people?
(a) Adam
(b) The Spirit
(c) Eve
(d) Jesus

14. Who officiates in Holy Sacraments?
(a) Priests
(b) Bishops
(c) Angels
(d) Righteous men

15. Who created sin, according to this play?
(a) The Serpent
(b) Man
(c) God
(d) The Devil

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Everyman about the great power of certain figures?

2. Where would this play have been performed when it was written?

3. How many companions does Everyman have on his journey?

4. Who does God call on first?

5. What does Death tell Everyman when he is asked to do something after the reckoning?

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