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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one way that Beckett defines peace?
(a) The Pope at peace with the King.
(b) The entire world at peace with no war in sight.
(c) The kingdom of England at peace with its neighbors.
(d) The people of Canterbury at peace with their fate.

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

3. What is NOT one of the crimes the Knights accuse Beckett of?
(a) Betraying the King.
(b) Lying.
(c) Breaking his oath to the King.
(d) Betraing the Pope.

4. What is NOT a reason that Beckett gives for God choosing to have martyrs?
(a) To warn them.
(b) To lead them.
(c) To instill fear in them.
(d) To being mankind back to His ways.

5. What does the Second Priest bring in?
(a) The banner of St. Stephen.
(b) The banner of St. Elphage.
(c) The banner of the Holy Innocents.
(d) The banner of St. John the Apostle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might the public react this way?

2. According to Beckett, who condemned the bishops?

3. What does the Third Priest bring in?

4. When Beckett mentions the shepherd and his fold, who or what is he referring to?

5. How does the First Knight respond when the First Priest offers them dinner?

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