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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city of England does the story take place?
(a) Canterbury.
(b) London.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) York.

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

3. What is the first action that the Second Priest wants to take to welcome the Archbishop back to Canterbury?
(a) Have the fires lit in his rooms.
(b) Throw a celebration in his honor.
(c) Lead a prayer.
(d) Have a feast.

4. What are one of the specific crimes against the King that the Knights speak of?
(a) Denying the King taxes.
(b) Denying the King's claim to the throne.
(c) Denying the legality of the Prince's coronation.
(d) Denying the baron's right to land.

5. What does Becket call "the springtime fancy?"
(a) The impossible, the undesirable .
(b) Ceremony.
(c) Leave-well-alone.
(d) Acrimony.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Beckett believe we should celebrate martyrs?

2. Who does the Third Tempter represent?

3. What is the irony that Beckett points out to the Priests upon his entrance in Part II?

4. What does Beckett demand of the Priests?

5. According to Beckett, what can mankind not bear much of?

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