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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beckett believe about the peace that the world was promised?
(a) It's strange since the world has constantly been at war.
(b) Nothing, he and the people of Canterbury contnue to lead mundane lives.
(c) It's frightening since there have been no angels seen since.
(d) It's laughable since no one has ever felt that peace they were promised.

2. Who does Becket say may have intercepted his letters and planned his demise?
(a) King Henry II.
(b) Rebellious bishops.
(c) The King of France.
(d) Greedy merchants.

3. What is the best way to describe what Beckett seems to feel for his congregation?
(a) Wonder.
(b) Pity.
(c) Disdain.
(d) Love.

4. What is the first action that the Second Priest wants to take to welcome the Archbishop back to Canterbury?
(a) Throw a celebration in his honor.
(b) Lead a prayer.
(c) Have the fires lit in his rooms.
(d) Have a feast.

5. What does Beckett believe to be the last temptation and what he fears the most?
(a) Doing the right deed for the wrong reason.
(b) Doing the thing you cannot do.
(c) Doing the wrong thing for the right reason.
(d) Dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Third Tempter describe himself?

2. What would Beckett have the congregation do?

3. What are the priests eager to know once the Messenger has delivered his initial message?

4. What might be the purpose of the Interlude?

5. Fill in the blank: "I leave you to the pleasure of your __________, Which will have to be paid for at ______________."

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