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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Beckett insist that the crimes against him should be formally stated?
(a) In the Church.
(b) In a court of law.
(c) In private.
(d) In public.

2. According to Beckett's speech, what was the fate of the disciples?
(a) Death by martyrdom.
(b) Peace in Heaven.
(c) A happy ending.
(d) Death by crucifixion.

3. What idea does the Fourth Tempter repeat that Beckett voiced on his first entrance?
(a) Suffering is life and life is action.
(b) Life is suffering and suffering is death.
(c) Everything is suffering and suffering is everthing.
(d) Action is suffering and suffering is action.

4. Who does Beckett parallel himself with when he says "blood for blood?"
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) The Priests.
(c) St. Stephen.
(d) The Knights.

5. In the opening of the Interlude, how does Beckett describe his sermon to the audience?
(a) Sad.
(b) Short.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Important.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part One, where does the action of the play take place?

2. Beckett believes he has already conquered the beasts; how will he have his final triumph?

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

4. On what date does Part II take place?

5. What, according to Beckett, is celebrated that day?

(see the answer key)

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