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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Murder in the Cathedral take place?
(a) 1170.
(b) 1077.
(c) 1070.
(d) 1710.

2. Who does Becket say may have intercepted his letters and planned his demise?
(a) Greedy merchants.
(b) Rebellious bishops.
(c) King Henry II.
(d) The King of France.

3. After the first scene featuring the three Priests, the Chorus speaks again. What do they wish the Archbishop to do?
(a) Bless them.
(b) Return to France.
(c) Turn the wheel.
(d) Make peace with the King.

4. According to the Four Tempters, what is man's life?
(a) A cheat and a disappointment.
(b) A fleeting moment.
(c) An inconvenience to God.
(d) A viscious cycle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Second Tempter claim real power is purchased?

2. How does the Fourth Tempter claim Beckett can have ultimate glory and power over the King of England?

3. What does the First Tempter predict for Becket if he does not "leave well alone?"

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 Priest compare the women of Canterbury to?

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