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At the beginning of the play which character is the first to speak and explains to the audience that they are watching a play?

Messenger. The Messenger is the first to speak and here is his first line. "I pray you all give your audience, And hear this matter with reverence, By figure a moral play."

When Death informs Everyman that he will die soon, which is the first character that Everyman asks to join him on his journey?

Fellowship. Fellowship is the first person he asks, however, Fellowship does not join him on this journey.

Does Everyman's Kindred and Cousin join him on his journey?

no. Even though they are members of his family, they abandoned him.

Which character would join Everyman on his journey, but is too weak?

Good Deeds. Good Deeds is the first character to agree but is unable to join Everyman.

Which character tells Everyman that it would be a good idea to accept the sacrament of reconciliation?

Confession. After Everyman goes to confess, Good Deeds is now strong enough to join Everyman on his journey.

Who is Good Deeds' sister?

Knowledge. When Good Deeds is still weak she tells Everyman to go find her sister, Knowledge.

Which of these four characters did NOT join Everyman on his journey?

Goods. Goods isn't even sad when Everyman tells of his misfortune... actually Goods laughs.

Which character is the last one to speak in the play?

Doctor. The Doctor speaks last... "Thus endeth this moral play of Everyman."

Does Everyman die in the end of the play?

yes. His last words being, "That I may appear with that blessed host that shall be saved at the day of doom."

Which character doesn't leave Everyman?

Good Deeds. The only things that remains with you when you die is your Good Deeds.