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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Third Priest bring in?
(a) The banner of St. Stephen.
(b) The banner of the Holy Innocents.
(c) The banner of St. Elphage.
(d) The banner of St. John the Apostle.

2. When is Holy Innocents Day?
(a) December 28th.
(b) December 26th.
(c) Deceber 29th.
(d) December 25th.

3. Why does Beckett tell the people that he may never preach to them again?
(a) He believes he will be murdered soon.
(b) He doesn't want to give them false hope.
(c) He is too sad to speak any more.
(d) He is out of ideas.

4. What does the Fourth Knight believe was the cause of Beckett's death?
(a) Stabbing.
(b) Egotism.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Natural causes.

5. What might be the purpose of the Interlude?
(a) To show the audience how unwilling Beckett is concerning his fate.
(b) To allow the audience a break .
(c) To instill the fear of God .
(d) To prepare the audience for the events of Part II.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the Tempter unsuccessful?

2. Who protects Beckett from physical harm when he is first attacked?

3. In what city is Beckett's birthplace located?

4. What characters make their first appearance in Part II?

5. What may be one of the reasons for this sermon?

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