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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Third Tempter represent?
(a) The King.
(b) English barons.
(c) The People of Canterbury.
(d) English Merchants.

2. What, according to the First Tempter, "should be more than biting Time can sever?"
(a) Friendship.
(b) Hope.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Death.

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

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

5. How does the chorus define its time in Canterbury since the Archbishop left seven years previous?
(a) Dying and partly dying.
(b) Living and partly living.
(c) Living and partly suffering.
(d) Living and partly dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Second Tempter tell Beckett he will be like if he continues on course?

2. What month does the Second Tempter say Beckett will have power?

3. Who states that "Power is present. Holiness hereafter?"

4. What is not one of the ways the Chorus, the priests and the Tempters describe an unexpected death?

5. Fill in the blank: "I leave you to the pleasure of your __________, Which will have to be paid for at ______________."

(see the answer key)

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