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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is another observation Beckett has about his approaching murder?
(a) He may not be the last martyr.
(b) His death will shame the King.
(c) He will be the first martyr of Canterbury.
(d) His murder will shock the world.

3. Who does the Third Tempter represent?
(a) English barons.
(b) English Merchants.
(c) The People of Canterbury.
(d) The King.

4. What would be the most likely reaction of the Canterbury people that this is Beckett's last sermon?
(a) None of these.
(b) Apathy and boredom.
(c) Happiness and celebration.
(d) Shock and confusion.

5. Why was the Tempter successful?
(a) Beckett makes peace with the King.
(b) Beckett plans for an escape.
(c) Beckett ends up accepting his fate.
(d) Beckett makes peace with the barons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the First Priest compare the women of Canterbury to?

2. What does Beckett claim the Fourth Tempter offers?

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

4. According to Beckett, what is one way you cannot define a martyr?

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

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