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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is not one of the ways the Chorus, the priests and the Tempters describe an unexpected death?
(a) Slipping on a step.
(b) Drowning in a ditch.
(c) Attacked by dogs.
(d) Taking a shock to the skull.

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

3. Fill in the blanks: "For who on the world will both _______ and ________ at once and for the same reason?"
(a) Rejoice; weep.
(b) Laugh; weep.
(c) Mourn; rejoice.
(d) Stay; go.

4. On what date does the Interlude take place?
(a) December 25th.
(b) December 29th.
(c) December 30th.
(d) December 24th.

5. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?
(a) It is always the design of God.
(b) An act of chance.
(c) It is the result of cruel men.
(d) It is always a request of angels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last word of the Interlude?

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

3. What important message does the Messenger convey to the Priests?

4. What does Beckett claim the Fourth Tempter offers?

5. Which Biblical story does Beckett mention?

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