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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the information in the opening monologue, how many years have passed since the Archbishop has left the city?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

2. Where does Beckett insist that the crimes against him should be formally stated?
(a) In public.
(b) In the Church.
(c) In private.
(d) In a court of law.

3. What is one of the major sentiments of the Chorus' "death-bringer" speech?
(a) Greed.
(b) Helplessness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Determination.

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

5. Who are the Knights loyal to?
(a) Themselves.
(b) The King.
(c) The barons.
(d) The Pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Looking at the clues in the Interlude, which Tempter proved to be the most successful?

2. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?

3. In what year does Murder in the Cathedral take place?

4. Finish the thought of the First Tempter: "A man will often love what he ______."

5. What position did Becket resign when he was made Archbishop?

(see the answer key)

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