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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Defined by Beckett, who was the first martyr whose sacrifice is celebrated the day after Christmas?
(a) Stephen.
(b) John the Baptist.
(c) Mary.
(d) Paul.

2. According to the information in the opening monologue, how many years have passed since the Archbishop has left the city?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Twelve.

3. What is NOT one of the instructions of the First Knight to the other three?
(a) Disperse to their homes.
(b) Not loiter in groups.
(c) Do nothing to provoke a public outbreak.
(d) Go straight to the King.

4. What is the best way to describe what Beckett seems to feel for his congregation?
(a) Love.
(b) Disdain.
(c) Wonder.
(d) Pity.

5. Which is NOT an adjective you might use to define Beckett's sermon?
(a) Accepting.
(b) Ominous.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Passionate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one way that Beckett defines peace?

2. What character(s) opens the play with the first monologue?

3. What is not one of the topics of Beckett's sermon in the Interlude?

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

5. According to Beckett's speech, what was the fate of the disciples?

(see the answer key)

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