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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) A young doe, circled with wolves.
(b) An old stag, circled with hounds.
(c) An old fox, circled with hounds.
(d) An old dog, circled with wolves.

2. Fill in the blank: "I leave you to the pleasure of your __________, Which will have to be paid for at ______________."
(a) life; your strife.
(b) piety; reckoning.
(c) higher vices; higher prices.
(d) lies; the end.

3. What does the Messenger call the relationship between the King and the Archbishop?
(a) A violent affair.
(b) A patched-up affair.
(c) A silly affair.
(d) A peaceful affair.

4. What is the first word that Becket speaks on his first entrance?
(a) Stay.
(b) No.
(c) Peace.
(d) Wait.

5. 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 right deed for the wrong reason.
(c) Dying.
(d) Doing the thing you cannot do.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Third Tempter describe himself?

2. What month does the Second Tempter say Beckett will have power?

3. What important message does the Messenger convey to the Priests?

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

5. What is the feeling of the general public in regard to the Archbishop's return?

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