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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the fourth visitor the most successful Tempter?
(a) He helps Beckett find peace.
(b) He represents the people.
(c) He makes peace between Beckett and the King.
(d) He voices Beckett's own desires.

2. What does the Chorus claim is their purpose in the action of the play?
(a) To warn Thomas Becket.
(b) To witness the events and take no action.
(c) To serve the Priests of the Cathedral.
(d) To prevent a murder.

3. After the first scene featuring the three Priests, the Chorus speaks again. What do they wish the Archbishop to do?
(a) Bless them.
(b) Return to France.
(c) Turn the wheel.
(d) Make peace with the King.

4. What may be one of the reasons for this sermon?
(a) To frighten his followers into submission.
(b) To explain his actions to himself and his followers.
(c) To make the congregation sad.
(d) To help him forgivethe King.

5. What is not one of the things that the Tempter describes in his flashback of the "good time" Becket used to enjoy in his service to King Henry?
(a) Fluting in the meadows.
(b) Spring melting the winter ice.
(c) Singing at nightfall.
(d) Fires devouring the winter season.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beckett mentions the shepherd and his fold, who or what is he referring to?

2. Where does Beckett insist that the crimes against him should be formally stated?

3. Why does Beckett believe that the local bishops would not support a power move like regaining his Chancellorship?

4. Why might the public react this way?

5. What is the last thing the Chorus asks Beckett to do?

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