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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The wheel" is spoken of time and time again. In one instance Becket says that "Only the fool, fixed in his folly, may think he can turn the wheel on which he turns." What is the idea of a wheel supposed to symbolize?
(a) The Past.
(b) Fate.
(c) Death.
(d) Love.

2. According to the Chorus, what does the Archbishop bring into Canterbury?
(a) War.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Joy.
(d) Death.

3. Why does Beckett believe that the local bishops would not support a power move like regaining his Chancellorship?
(a) Because the Pope excommunicated Beckett.
(b) Because the Pope would not allow it.
(c) Because he excommunicated them.
(d) Because the King would not allow it.

4. What is the first word that Becket speaks on his first entrance?
(a) No.
(b) Peace.
(c) Stay.
(d) Wait.

5. How does the Fourth Tempter claim Beckett can have ultimate glory and power over the King of England?
(a) By killing the King.
(b) By becoming a martyr.
(c) By becoming the Chancellor again.
(d) By giving his money to the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Becket claim is the "substance of our first act?"

2. Why is the fourth visitor the most successful Tempter?

3. What does the Messenger say were the last words of Thomas Becket to the King of England before the Archbishop's exile?

4. Who are the first two characters who speak of "the wheel" on separate occasions?

5. What does the First Priest compare the women of Canterbury to?

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