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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Second Tempter tell Beckett he will be like if he continues on course?
(a) An old fox, circled with hounds.
(b) An old stag, circled with hounds.
(c) An old dog, circled with wolves.
(d) A young doe, circled with wolves.

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

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Murder in the Cathedral take place?

2. According to the Chorus, what does the Archbishop bring into Canterbury?

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

4. What is one thing the Third Tempter and his party want from Beckett?

5. Who states that "Power is present. Holiness hereafter?"

(see the answer key)

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