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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the First Tempter predict for Becket if he does not "leave well alone?"
(a) HIs goose may be cooked.
(b) God will show his wrath.
(c) His fat lady will sing.
(d) Everything will be set right.

2. What does the First Tempter tell Becket he remembers?
(a) The good time past.
(b) His loyalty to the king.
(c) The danger he is in.
(d) The hard times of the poor.

3. Which specific Canterbury martyr does Beckett ask the congregation to remember?
(a) St. John the Apostle.
(b) John the Baptist.
(c) Archbishop Beckett.
(d) Archbishop Elphage.

4. What does Becket call "the springtime fancy?"
(a) The impossible, the undesirable .
(b) Acrimony.
(c) Leave-well-alone.
(d) Ceremony.

5. What doesn't the Third Priest see in "the art of temporal government?"
(a) Frequent Malversation.
(b) Violence.
(c) Duplicity.
(d) Intrigue.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does the sermon take place?

2. What does Beckett see himself as, in reference to his definitions of martyrdom?

3. Fill in the blank: "I leave you to the pleasure of your __________, Which will have to be paid for at ______________."

4. Who might be the least likely character to show up to Beckett's sermon?

5. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?

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