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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Knowing what you know about the situation Beckett is in and his character traits, what might be the most likely way to describe Beckett's state of being after his last speech to his flock?
(a) Anger.
(b) Resignation.
(c) Hopelessness.
(d) Disappointment.

3. What, according to the First Tempter, "should be more than biting Time can sever?"
(a) Hope.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Death.
(d) Friendship.

4. What does the First Tempter predict for Becket if he does not "leave well alone?"
(a) God will show his wrath.
(b) HIs goose may be cooked.
(c) Everything will be set right.
(d) His fat lady will sing.

5. What does Beckett believe to be the last temptation and what he fears the most?
(a) Doing the right deed for the wrong reason.
(b) Doing the thing you cannot do.
(c) Dying.
(d) Doing the wrong thing for the right reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Biblical quote does Beckett repeat?

2. What may be one of the reasons for this sermon?

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

4. What would Beckett have the congregation do?

5. How many visitors did Beckett expect?

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