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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose idea is being echoed when Beckett talks of the promise of peace being "a disappointment and a cheat?"
(a) The Three Priests.
(b) The Four Knights.
(c) The Four Tempters.
(d) The Chorus.

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

3. According to Beckett's speech, what was the fate of the disciples?
(a) A happy ending.
(b) Death by crucifixion.
(c) Peace in Heaven.
(d) Death by martyrdom.

4. What does Beckett ask the audience to remember about Christmas mass?
(a) Its meaning and mystery.
(b) Its sadness and greatness.
(c) The hope and peace it offers.
(d) The love of God.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Becket claim is the "substance of our first act?"

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

4. At what time of day does the sermon take place?

5. What, according to Beckett, is celebrated that day?

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