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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What month does the Second Tempter say Beckett will have power?
(a) The last to the last.
(b) The first.
(c) The last from the first.
(d) The first to the second.

2. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?
(a) It is always the design of God.
(b) It is the result of cruel men.
(c) It is always a request of angels.
(d) An act of chance.

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

4. How does the Third Tempter describe himself?
(a) A surly English peasant
(b) A man who is rich in spirit
(c) A rough and angry follower of the king
(d) A rough, straightforward Englishman.

5. Who might be the least likely character to show up to Beckett's sermon?
(a) Thomas Beckett.
(b) The Chorus..
(c) The Priests.
(d) The Tempters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Beckett believe we should celebrate martyrs?

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

3. Why was the Tempter successful?

4. What is an effective speaking tool that Beckett uses in his speech?

5. Who does Becket say may have intercepted his letters and planned his demise?

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