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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Second Tempter tell Beckett he will be like if he continues on course?
(a) A young doe, circled with wolves.
(b) An old fox, circled with hounds.
(c) An old dog, circled with wolves.
(d) An old stag, circled with hounds.

2. Who are the Knights loyal to?
(a) Themselves.
(b) The King.
(c) The barons.
(d) The Pope.

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

4. According to Beckett, who was the Lord speaking to when he said, "My peace I leave you, my peace I give unto you?"
(a) Beckett himself.
(b) His disciples.
(c) His angels.
(d) The people of the world.

5. What are the priests eager to know once the Messenger has delivered his initial message?
(a) If the King and the Archbishop have made peace.
(b) If the King has learned of the Archbishop's return from France.
(c) How much time they have before the Archbishop arrives.
(d) Where the Archbishop is staying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chorus continue to reference in the speech that begins, "I have smelt them, the death-bringers..."

2. What is the major point that the Third Knights wishes to relate to the audience?

3. Who does the first Knight believe the audience is rooting for?

4. In what year does Murder in the Cathedral take place?

5. What does the Third Tempter believe upon his arrival?

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