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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is another observation Beckett has about his approaching murder?
(a) He may not be the last martyr.
(b) His murder will shock the world.
(c) His death will shame the King.
(d) He will be the first martyr of Canterbury.

3. How does the Chorus describe itself?
(a) Small folk.
(b) Lonely folk.
(c) Representative of all people of Canterbury.
(d) Poor folk.

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

5. From what Gospel does Beckett quote in the opening of his sermon?
(a) Genesis
(b) Michael
(c) Luke
(d) John

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that the Second Tempter offers Becket?

2. In what year does the Interlude take place?

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

4. What does Becket claim is the "substance of our first act?"

5. How was the Tempter unsuccessful?

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