EVERYMAN, EVERYMAN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
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EVERYMAN, EVERYMAN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
In what century was Everyman written? Ans- 15th
In what literary form is the play written? Ans- dramatized allegory
Who wrote Everyman? Ans- it is not known
How many acts are in the play? Ans- one
What is a mora...
EVERYMAN, EVERYMAN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024-2025 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
In what century was Everyman written? Ans ✔✔- 15th
In what literary form is the play written? Ans ✔✔- dramatized allegory
Who wrote Everyman? Ans ✔✔- it is not known
How many acts are in the play? Ans ✔✔- one
What is a morality play? Ans ✔✔- a play designed to instruct and teach a moral to the general populace
At the beginning of the play, what does the Messenger warn the audience about? Ans✔✔- though now the spectators think sin is a good thing, when it comes to the end, it will make people sad
Why is God upset at the beginning of the play? Ans ✔✔- people of the world have forgotten him; they live in sin, and only think about worldly riches
Why does God call on Death at the beginning of the play? Ans ✔✔- to find Everyman and make him answer for his sins - to give a reckoning before God
What is the position of Death in relationship to Man and God? Ans ✔✔- messenger
How does Everyman try to forestall death? Ans ✔✔- bribe him, ask for more time When Everyman asks Fellowship for help, what is Fellowship's final offer? Ans ✔✔- he will not go, but if Everyman wants to go have a good time, he will be glad to go or if he needs help in killing someone he will help
Why won't Cousin go with Everyman? Ans ✔✔- he has a cramp in his toe, not ready to give his reckoning
What does Everyman represent in the play? Ans ✔✔- all humanity
What is the nature of Death? Ans ✔✔- he comes unexpectedly
While Kindred refuses to go with Everyman, he offers what? Ans ✔✔- his maid to go
with Everyman, if she agrees
What character in the play has Everyman loved best before his penance? Ans ✔✔- Goods
How has Everyman spent his life? Ans ✔✔- in things of the flesh and material goods, ignoring God
What does Goods say it does to a thousand people? Ans ✔✔- makes their lives miserable - kills their souls
What does Goods advise Everyman should have done with some of his goods? Ans✔✔- shared them in acts of charity and goodness with the poor
Why is Good Deeds initially on the ground? Ans ✔✔- it is weak because Everyman has not done many good deeds
Who is the sister of Good Deeds? Ans ✔✔- Knowledge
Where does Knowledge first take Everyman? Ans ✔✔- to Confession
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