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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which specific Canterbury martyr does Beckett ask the congregation to remember?
(a) St. John the Apostle.
(b) Archbishop Beckett.
(c) Archbishop Elphage.
(d) John the Baptist.

2. How does Beckett close his sermon?
(a) God bless us, every one.
(b) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
(c) In Christ's name.
(d) Peace on earth, and goodwill toward men.

3. Who does Becket say may have intercepted his letters and planned his demise?
(a) King Henry II.
(b) Rebellious bishops.
(c) Greedy merchants.
(d) The King of France.

4. What does Becket call "the springtime fancy?"
(a) Ceremony.
(b) The impossible, the undesirable .
(c) Acrimony.
(d) Leave-well-alone.

5. What is it that the Second Tempter offers Becket?
(a) A new love.
(b) His former political position.
(c) A new life.
(d) The English throne.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Third Tempter describe himself?

3. According to the information in the opening monologue, how many years have passed since the Archbishop has left the city?

4. What are the words Beckett quotes from the Bible?

5. According to the Chorus, what does the Archbishop bring into Canterbury?

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