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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 Third Tempter believe upon his arrival?
(a) He is there to cause confusion.
(b) He is in danger.
(c) He was unexpected.
(d) He was expected.

2. Fill in the blank:" ...so in Heaven the Saints are most _______, having made themselves most _______..."
(a) At peace; at war
(b) Dead; alive.
(c) High; low.
(d) Low; high

3. What is one way that Beckett defines peace?
(a) The kingdom of England at peace with its neighbors.
(b) The entire world at peace with no war in sight.
(c) The Pope at peace with the King.
(d) The people of Canterbury at peace with their fate.

4. Why is the fourth visitor the most successful Tempter?
(a) He represents the people.
(b) He voices Beckett's own desires.
(c) He makes peace between Beckett and the King.
(d) He helps Beckett find peace.

5. Who states that "Power is present. Holiness hereafter?"
(a) The Second Tempter.
(b) Thomas Beckett.
(c) The Fourth Tempter.
(d) The Second Tempter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary tool does T.S. Eliot use throughout the Interlude?

2. What month does the Second Tempter say Beckett will have power?

3. Defined by Beckett, who was the first martyr whose sacrifice is celebrated the day after Christmas?

4. Why might the public react this way?

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

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