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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing the Third Tempter and his party want from Beckett?
(a) Favor from the Church.
(b) Money.
(c) Happiness for the People of England.
(d) The blessing of God.

2. According to the Third Tempter, what does friendship depend upon?
(a) Peace.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Time.
(d) Circumstance.

3. In Part One, where does the action of the play take place?
(a) The Archbishop's hall.
(b) The King's palace.
(c) The Cathedral.
(d) Outside the gates of the Cathedral.

4. What is not one of the events of the past seven years that the Chorus describes?
(a) Brewing beer.
(b) The disappearance of several girls.
(c) The town burning down.
(d) A good harvest.

5. What does the First Priest believe was Becket's character flaw that ultimately brought an end to his friendship with the King?
(a) Self-loathing.
(b) Cowardliness.
(c) Pride.
(d) Laziness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of people does the Chorus consist of?

2. After the first scene featuring the three Priests, the Chorus speaks again. What do they wish the Archbishop to do?

3. How many visitors did Beckett expect?

4. According to the information in the opening monologue, how many years have passed since the Archbishop has left the city?

5. What does the First Tempter tell Becket he remembers?

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