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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the only one who can bring Beckett peace?
(a) The Knights.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Tempters..
(d) God.

4. Out of the following choices, which would be the least likely reason behind the sermon?
(a) To submit to the Tempters.
(b) To celebrate martyrdom.
(c) To help define peace for his congregation.
(d) To prepare his followers for his death.

5. How does the Chorus describe itself?
(a) Lonely folk.
(b) Poor folk.
(c) Small folk.
(d) Representative of all people of Canterbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not one of the topics of Beckett's sermon in the Interlude?

2. What does the Second Tempter tell Beckett he will be like if he continues on course?

3. On what date does the Interlude take place?

4. How does the chorus define its time in Canterbury since the Archbishop left seven years previous?

5. Which is NOT an adjective you might use to define Beckett's sermon?

(see the answer key)

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