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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 events of the past seven years that the Chorus describes?
(a) The town burning down.
(b) The disappearance of several girls.
(c) Brewing beer.
(d) A good harvest.

2. Who are the first two characters who speak of "the wheel" on separate occasions?
(a) The First Priest and the First Tempter.
(b) The Third Priest and Thomas Becket.
(c) The First Priest and the Second Priest.
(d) The Chorus and Thomas Becket.

3. Who does Becket say saved him from the wrath of his enemies?
(a) The Pope.
(b) King Henry II.
(c) The King of France.
(d) John, the Dean of Salisbury.

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

5. In what city of England does the story take place?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) London.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would be the most likely reaction of the Canterbury people that this is Beckett's last sermon?

2. What is NOT a reason that Beckett gives for God choosing to have martyrs?

3. In what year does the Interlude take place?

4. What is another observation Beckett has about his approaching murder?

5. In Part One, where does the action of the play take place?

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