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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beckett tell the people that he may never preach to them again?
(a) He is out of ideas.
(b) He believes he will be murdered soon.
(c) He is too sad to speak any more.
(d) He doesn't want to give them false hope.

2. What metaphor does the Third Priest use to compare the relationship between the King and the Archbishop?
(a) Fire and water.
(b) A wolf and a sheep.
(c) A rock and a hard place.
(d) A hammer and an anvil.

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

4. Who does Becket say saved him from the wrath of his enemies?
(a) The Pope.
(b) John, the Dean of Salisbury.
(c) The King of France.
(d) King Henry II.

5. On what date does Part II take place?
(a) December 30th.
(b) December 29th.
(c) December 31st.
(d) December 25th.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When is Holy Innocents Day?

3. Who does Beckett parallel himself with when he says "blood for blood?"

4. Where were the Knights before they came to Canterbury?

5. What characters make their first appearance in Part II?

(see the answer key)

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