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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What may be one of the reasons for this sermon?
(a) To frighten his followers into submission.
(b) To help him forgivethe King.
(c) To make the congregation sad.
(d) To explain his actions to himself and his followers.

2. When is Holy Innocents Day?
(a) Deceber 29th.
(b) December 25th.
(c) December 28th.
(d) December 26th.

3. What is the major question the Fourth Knight asks of the audience?
(a) Who are you?
(b) Why didn't you save him?
(c) Who is the real villain?
(d) Who killed the Archbishop?

4. How might you define the Knights on their entrance?
(a) Sulky.
(b) Earnest.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Demanding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a reason that Beckett gives for God choosing to have martyrs?

2. What does Becket call "the springtime fancy?"

3. Beckett believes he has already conquered the beasts; how will he have his final triumph?

4. What does the scene change to when the Priests and Beckett exit?

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

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