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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What ruler of England does the Second Priest refer to as "the stubborn King?"
(a) Edward III.
(b) Richard I.
(c) Henry II.
(d) James I.

3. What is the last word of the Interlude?
(a) Peace.
(b) God.
(c) Amen.
(d) Canterbury.

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

5. What is the first action that the Second Priest wants to take to welcome the Archbishop back to Canterbury?
(a) Have the fires lit in his rooms.
(b) Have a feast.
(c) Lead a prayer.
(d) Throw a celebration in his honor.

Short Answer 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?

2. Why was the Tempter successful?

3. Fill in the blank: "I leave you to the pleasure of your __________, Which will have to be paid for at ______________."

4. What is the feeling of the general public in regard to the Archbishop's return?

5. Who does Becket say may have intercepted his letters and planned his demise?

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