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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 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) Singing at nightfall.
(c) Spring melting the winter ice.
(d) Fires devouring the winter season.

2. Beckett asks the congregation to think about the meaning of what word?
(a) Peace.
(b) God.
(c) War.
(d) Sacrifice.

3. Who was NOT mentioned in Beckett's sermon?
(a) The Holy Innocents.
(b) Shepards of bethlehem.
(c) St. Stephen.
(d) The disciples.

4. How does Beckett feel about martyrs?
(a) He is apathetic about them.
(b) He admires them.
(c) He is confused by them.
(d) He fears them.

5. After the first scene featuring the three Priests, the Chorus speaks again. What do they wish the Archbishop to do?
(a) Make peace with the King.
(b) Turn the wheel.
(c) Bless them.
(d) Return to France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Beckett believe that the local bishops would not support a power move like regaining his Chancellorship?

2. Who states that "Power is present. Holiness hereafter?"

3. What was NOT one of the events that Becket describes in the lives of the disciples?

4. According to the Chorus, what does the Archbishop bring into Canterbury?

5. Finish the thought of the First Tempter: "A man will often love what he ______."

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