Murder in the Cathedral Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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Murder in the Cathedral Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 135 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose words and ideas does Beckett NOT reference in his sermon?
(a) The Three Priests.
(b) The Four Tempters.
(c) God's angels.
(d) God.

2. How does Beckett feel about martyrs?
(a) He is confused by them.
(b) He fears them.
(c) He admires them.
(d) He is apathetic about them.

3. On what date does Part II take place?
(a) December 29th.
(b) December 25th.
(c) December 30th.
(d) December 31st.

4. What does the First Tempter predict for Becket if he does not "leave well alone?"
(a) Everything will be set right.
(b) God will show his wrath.
(c) His fat lady will sing.
(d) HIs goose may be cooked.

5. What does Beckett see himself as, in reference to his definitions of martyrdom?
(a) A brave man.
(b) An instrument of God.
(c) A simple man.
(d) A messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT one of the instructions of the First Knight to the other three?

2. What is not one of the things that the Tempter describes in his flashback of the "good time" Becket used to enjoy in his service to King Henry?

3. What does the Chorus claim is their purpose in the action of the play?

4. What does Beckett call his congregation?

5. Why might the public react this way?

(see the answer key)

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