View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the structure of the dialogue change during Becket's first temptation?
(a) All of the characters other than Beckett fall silent.
(b) The play becomes one monologue.
(c) All of the characters speak in riddles.
(d) The First Tempter speaks in verse.

2. What does the Third Tempter believe upon his arrival?
(a) He is there to cause confusion.
(b) He is in danger.
(c) He was expected.
(d) He was unexpected.

3. How does the Third Tempter describe himself?
(a) A man who is rich in spirit
(b) A rough, straightforward Englishman.
(c) A surly English peasant
(d) A rough and angry follower of the king

4. What literary tool does T.S. Eliot use throughout the Interlude?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Free verse.
(c) String of consciousness.
(d) Foreshadowing.

5. 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 dog, circled with wolves.
(c) An old fox, circled with hounds.
(d) An old stag, circled with hounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor does the Third Priest use to compare the relationship between the King and the Archbishop?

2. When the Knights speak, how does the format of the play change?

3. What part of the Knights' claim does Beckett doubt to be true?

4. Why does Beckett believe that the local bishops would not support a power move like regaining his Chancellorship?

5. How does the Second Knight believe violence is justified?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 328 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample