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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might the public react this way?
(a) They have great love and loyalty for Thomas Beckett.
(b) They don't care what happens to Thomas Beckett.
(c) They hate the English King.
(d) They hate the dictator Archbishop.

2. 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 goose may be cooked.
(d) His fat lady will sing.

3. Why is the fourth visitor the most successful Tempter?
(a) He voices Beckett's own desires.
(b) He helps Beckett find peace.
(c) He represents the people.
(d) He makes peace between Beckett and the King.

4. What does Beckett demand of the Priests?
(a) Bar the door.
(b) Help him hide.
(c) Unbar the door.
(d) Save him.

5. Fill in the blank:" ...so in Heaven the Saints are most _______, having made themselves most _______..."
(a) High; low.
(b) At peace; at war
(c) Low; high
(d) Dead; alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Beckett born?

2. In the opening of the Interlude, how does Beckett describe his sermon to the audience?

3. What may be one of the reasons for this sermon?

4. What is an effective speaking tool that Beckett uses in his speech?

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

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