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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beckett believe the thought of the angels bringing peace is strange?
(a) The world has been struck by war.
(b) The world was already a happy place.
(c) No one listened to them.
(d) The angels ceased to appear

2. How does the Third Tempter describe himself?
(a) A surly English peasant
(b) A rough, straightforward Englishman.
(c) A man who is rich in spirit
(d) A rough and angry follower of the king

3. What is not one of the events of the past seven years that the Chorus describes?
(a) The disappearance of several girls.
(b) A good harvest.
(c) The town burning down.
(d) Brewing beer.

4. Which Biblical story does Beckett mention?
(a) The fall of Azrael the angel from Heaven.
(b) Moses parting the Red Sea.
(c) The Snake appearing to Eve in the Garden of Eden.
(d) The angels appearing to the sheperds of Bethlehem on Christmas.

5. In the opening of the Interlude, how does Beckett describe his sermon to the audience?
(a) Sad.
(b) Short.
(c) Important.
(d) Joyful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best way to describe what Beckett seems to feel for his congregation?

2. Where is the Interlude set?

3. Looking at the clues in the Interlude, which Tempter proved to be the most successful?

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

5. What are the priests eager to know once the Messenger has delivered his initial message?

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