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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On what date does the Interlude take place?
(a) December 30th.
(b) December 24th.
(c) December 29th.
(d) December 25th.

3. What season does the Chorus speak of at the beginning of Part II?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

4. What word do the Priests continually mull over?
(a) Moment.
(b) Peace.
(c) Today.
(d) Tomorrow.

5. How does the Second Knight believe violence is justified?
(a) To save the King.
(b) To maintain social justice.
(c) To maintain theiir dignity.
(d) To keep the poor in check.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Beckett, what can mankind not bear much of?

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

3. What does Becket claim is the "substance of our first act?"

4. What, according to the Second Knight, is in the English spirit?

5. What position did Becket resign when he was made Archbishop?

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