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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What metaphor does the Third Priest use to compare the relationship between the King and the Archbishop?
(a) A wolf and a sheep.
(b) A hammer and an anvil.
(c) Fire and water.
(d) A rock and a hard place.

2. How was the Tempter unsuccessful?
(a) Beckett is not dying for glory.
(b) Beckett chooses to live.
(c) Beckett is not dying for the King.
(d) Beckett is dying for love.

3. According to Beckett's speech, what was the fate of the disciples?
(a) Peace in Heaven.
(b) Death by crucifixion.
(c) A happy ending.
(d) Death by martyrdom.

4. What would Beckett have the congregation do?
(a) Forget his words.
(b) Avenge his death.
(c) See the light.
(d) Remember his words.

5. What is not one of the things the Knights ask Thomas Beckett to do?
(a) Renew his allegience to the King.
(b) Absolve those he excommunicated.
(c) Sever all ties with the Pope and the French King.
(d) Restore money to the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city of England does the story take place?

2. What is the best way to define the style in which T.S. Eliot wrote the Interlude?

3. How does the Second Knight believe violence is justified?

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

5. What do the Priests compare the Knights to?

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