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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Thomas Beckett's thought end?: "If the Archbishop cannot trust the Throne/ He has good cause to trust none but _____________"
(a) God alone.
(b) Himself alone.
(c) The Pope alone.
(d) His people alone.

2. Where was Beckett born?
(a) Cheapside.
(b) King's Cross.
(c) Chiswick.
(d) Camden .

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

4. What does Beckett call his congregation?
(a) Dear children of God..
(b) My dearest flock.
(c) God's worshippers.
(d) Beloved children.

5. In what city of England does the story take place?
(a) London.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Becket say saved him from the wrath of his enemies?

2. When the Knights speak, how does the format of the play change?

3. What month does the Second Tempter say Beckett will have power?

4. Where does Part II take place?

5. What are the priests eager to know once the Messenger has delivered his initial message?

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