EVERYMAN Quiz
NAME: _________________
Choose the BEST answer.
_______1. “Everyman” is a famous representation of a play from what world tradition?
a. circus theatrical
b. Japanese Bunraku
c. French farce d. Medieval Morality
_______2. What is “Everyman,” the allegorical character, meant to symbolize?
a. the devil
b. lack of faith
c. human sin d. God’s wrath
_______3. In the play, Everyman is told that he must:
a. account for all of his sins
b. be removed from Earth for 12 years
b. choose his very best friend
d. give up one of the 7 deadly sins
______4. In the play, Everyman goes in search of:
a. the perfect wife
b. a willing companion in death
c. the understanding of Death
d. the perfect occupation
______5. In the play, Everyman is let down by:
a. Kinsmen b. Fellowship
c. Goods
d. all of these
______6. In the play, Everyman says that he will turn to ________ because he loves
him best.
a. Friendship
b. Love
c. Goods
d. Death
______7. One of Everyman’s problems is that he:
a. didn’t save any of his money
b. didn’t do enough work for goodness
c. didn’t pray to the right God
d. didn’t understand God’s will
______8. Good-Deeds suggests that Everyman:
a. go to Confession with Knowledge b. go to Understanding with Peace
c. go to Friendship with Forgiveness d. go to Sacrifice with Faith
______9. Everyman’s Good-Deeds are built up when he fulfills his ________.
a. repentance
b. sacrifice
c. promise
d. desires
______10. Everyman is told that he should wear a robe of _________ so God can see
his outward sign of sadness for his sins.
a. glory
b. gold
c. colors
d. tears
______11. Which of these beings leave Everyman at death?
a. Good-Deeds
b. Confession
c. Beauty
d. Miracles
_____12. Which character ‘s monologue ends the play?
a. Death b. Good-Deeds c. Everyman
d. the doctor