Everyman Practice Quiz
A short quiz to help you review for the Everyman test.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who accosts Everyman at the beginning of the play and demands that Everyman go on a long journey or pilgrimage?
- A.
God
- B.
Death
- C.
Knowledge
- D.
Fellowship
- E.
Goods
Correct Answer
B. DeathExplanation
God gives the order, but the "mighty messenger" is Death.Rate this question:
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- 2.
To whom does Everyman turn first for companionship on his journey?
- A.
Good Deeds
- B.
Knowledge
- C.
Confession
- D.
Fellowship
- E.
Goods
Correct Answer
D. FellowshipExplanation
The other characters appear later in the play.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who wants to accompany Everyman but cannot because she is weighed down by his sins?
- A.
Goods
- B.
Knowledge
- C.
Discretion
- D.
Beauty
- E.
Good Deeds
Correct Answer
E. Good DeedsExplanation
Goods refuses Everyman, and the other characters are dependent on the revival of Good Deeds by Confession.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Does Knowledge go into the grave with Everyman?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
Knowledge accompanies Everyman TO the grave but cannot go with him to meet God. Only Good Deeds can do that.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Is Everyman saved at the end of the play and go to Heaven, according to the Doctor?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The point of the p[lay is to demonstrate how someone can attain salvation in the thinking of the medieval Christian Church. Because Everyman eventually does all that is required, he is saved.Rate this question:
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