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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Beckett believe that the local bishops would not support a power move like regaining his Chancellorship?
(a) Because the Pope excommunicated Beckett.
(b) Because the King would not allow it.
(c) Because he excommunicated them.
(d) Because the Pope would not allow it.

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

4. What is the first word that Becket speaks on his first entrance?
(a) No.
(b) Stay.
(c) Wait.
(d) Peace.

5. What is not one of the things that the Tempter describes in his flashback of the "good time" Becket used to enjoy in his service to King Henry?
(a) Fluting in the meadows.
(b) Spring melting the winter ice.
(c) Singing at nightfall.
(d) Fires devouring the winter season.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did Becket resign when he was made Archbishop?

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

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

4. How does the Third Tempter describe himself?

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

(see the answer key)

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