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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Chorus claim is their purpose in the action of the play?
(a) To witness the events and take no action.
(b) To prevent a murder.
(c) To warn Thomas Becket.
(d) To serve the Priests of the Cathedral.

2. Whose idea is being echoed when Beckett talks of the promise of peace being "a disappointment and a cheat?"
(a) The Four Knights.
(b) The Four Tempters.
(c) The Three Priests.
(d) The Chorus.

3. At what time of day does the sermon take place?
(a) Evening.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Morning.
(d) Afternoon.

4. Knowing what you know about the situation Beckett is in and his character traits, what might be the most likely way to describe Beckett's state of being after his last speech to his flock?
(a) Disappointment.
(b) Resignation.
(c) Anger.
(d) Hopelessness.

5. 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) He will be the first martyr of Canterbury.
(d) His death will shame the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of people does the Chorus consist of?

2. According to Beckett, who was the Lord speaking to when he said, "My peace I leave you, my peace I give unto you?"

3. Why does Beckett tell the people that he may never preach to them again?

4. How does the Chorus describe itself?

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

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