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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Knowing what you know about the situation Beckett is in and his character traits, what might be the most likely way to describe Beckett's state of being after his last speech to his flock?
(a) Disappointment.
(b) Resignation.
(c) Hopelessness.
(d) Anger.

2. Finish the sentence: "I am not in danger..."
(a) "...only near to God."
(b) "...only near to the Void."
(c) "... only near to Death."
(d) "...only alone."

3. What does the First Tempter predict for Becket if he does not "leave well alone?"
(a) Everything will be set right.
(b) His fat lady will sing.
(c) HIs goose may be cooked.
(d) God will show his wrath.

4. Beckett asks the congregation to think about the meaning of what word?
(a) God.
(b) War.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) Peace.

5. What group of people does the Chorus consist of?
(a) The Hand of God.
(b) The Poor of Canterbury.
(c) The Women of Canturbury.
(d) The Ghosts of Canterbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Biblical quote does Beckett repeat?

2. Fill in the blank:" ...so in Heaven the Saints are most _______, having made themselves most _______..."

3. Who protects Beckett from physical harm when he is first attacked?

4. What does the Chorus continue to reference in the speech that begins, "I have smelt them, the death-bringers..."

5. What is one of the things the Knights compare Beckett to?

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