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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What might be the purpose of the Interlude?
(a) To instill the fear of God .
(b) To show the audience how unwilling Beckett is concerning his fate.
(c) To allow the audience a break .
(d) To prepare the audience for the events of Part II.

2. How does the Fourth Tempter claim Beckett can have ultimate glory and power over the King of England?
(a) By giving his money to the people.
(b) By becoming the Chancellor again.
(c) By becoming a martyr.
(d) By killing the King.

3. What would Beckett have the congregation do?
(a) Remember his words.
(b) Forget his words.
(c) See the light.
(d) Avenge his death.

4. What image does the Chorus keep referring to in their speech as Thomas Beckett is killed?
(a) Blood.
(b) Dark.
(c) War.
(d) Light.

5. Who does Becket say saved him from the wrath of his enemies?
(a) The Pope.
(b) King Henry II.
(c) The King of France.
(d) John, the Dean of Salisbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the First Priest bring in?

2. How does the Second Knight believe violence is justified?

3. Where does Part II take place?

4. What group of people does the Chorus consist of?

5. What does Beckett ask the audience to remember about Christmas mass?

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