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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many visitors did Beckett expect?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

2. What is it that the Second Tempter offers Becket?
(a) The English throne.
(b) A new life.
(c) His former political position.
(d) A new love.

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

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

5. What does the Third Tempter believe upon his arrival?
(a) He is there to cause confusion.
(b) He was expected.
(c) He was unexpected.
(d) He is in danger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What ruler of England does the Second Priest refer to as "the stubborn King?"

3. According to the Third Tempter, what does friendship depend upon?

4. What is the first action that the Second Priest wants to take to welcome the Archbishop back to Canterbury?

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

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