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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city of England does the story take place?
(a) Canterbury.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) London.
(d) York.

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

3. What does Beckett call his congregation?
(a) Dear children of God..
(b) Beloved children.
(c) God's worshippers.
(d) My dearest flock.

4. What part of the Knights' claim does Beckett doubt to be true?
(a) That he is prideful.
(b) That his crimes are true.
(c) That they will realy try to kill him.
(d) That the King sent them.

5. What does Beckett claim the Fourth Tempter offers?
(a) Hopes that Die.
(b) An End to Suffering.
(c) Dreams to Damnation.
(d) Promises of Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea does the Fourth Tempter repeat that Beckett voiced on his first entrance?

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

3. What are the words Beckett quotes from the Bible?

4. What is the first action that the Second Priest wants to take to welcome the Archbishop back to Canterbury?

5. How many visitors did Beckett expect?

(see the answer key)

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