From the Middle Ages through the Renaissance — Test

Question 15 • Senior English

Which excerpt from Everyman best represents how Everyman is characterized overall in the passage?

Answer

It is said, in prosperity men friends may find, Which in adversity be full unkind.

I believe that they will do so, For kind will creep where it may not go.

For I have a great enemy, that hath me in wait, Which intendeth me for to hinder.

But when I have most need, they me forsake. I am deceived; that maketh me sad.

Explanation

Everyman is characterized overall as someone who discovers that those he depended on abandon him when he needs help. The excerpt “But when I have most need, they me forsake. I am deceived; that maketh me sad” directly conveys his abandonment and sorrow. Choice A makes a general observation about friends, while D shows Everyman’s personal experience of being forsaken.

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