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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beckett feel about martyrs?
(a) He is confused by them.
(b) He is apathetic about them.
(c) He fears them.
(d) He admires them.

2. In the opening of the Interlude, how does Beckett describe his sermon to the audience?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Important.
(c) Short.
(d) Sad.

3. What does the First Priest believe was Becket's character flaw that ultimately brought an end to his friendship with the King?
(a) Cowardliness.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Pride.
(d) Self-loathing.

4. What is not one of the events of the past seven years that the Chorus describes?
(a) The town burning down.
(b) Brewing beer.
(c) The disappearance of several girls.
(d) A good harvest.

5. What, according to Beckett, is celebrated that day?
(a) The Birth of Christ.
(b) The Miracles of Christ.
(c) The Resurrection of Christ.
(d) The Passion and Death of Christ

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not one of the topics of Beckett's sermon in the Interlude?

2. According to the Four Tempters, what is man's life?

3. What does Becket call "the springtime fancy?"

4. Looking at the clues in the Interlude, which Tempter proved to be the most successful?

5. What does Beckett claim the Fourth Tempter offers?

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