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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the Second Tempter tell Beckett he will be like if he continues on course?
(a) A young doe, circled with wolves.
(b) An old dog, circled with wolves.
(c) An old fox, circled with hounds.
(d) An old stag, circled with hounds.

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

5. How does the Fourth Tempter claim Beckett can have ultimate glory and power over the King of England?
(a) By becoming a martyr.
(b) By giving his money to the people.
(c) By becoming the Chancellor again.
(d) By killing the King.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What, according to the First Tempter, "should be more than biting Time can sever?"

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

4. "The wheel" is spoken of time and time again. In one instance Becket says that "Only the fool, fixed in his folly, may think he can turn the wheel on which he turns." What is the idea of a wheel supposed to symbolize?

5. Who does Becket say saved him from the wrath of his enemies?

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