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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?
(a) It is always the design of God.
(b) It is the result of cruel men.
(c) An act of chance.
(d) It is always a request of angels.

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

4. Who does the Third Tempter represent?
(a) The King.
(b) English Merchants.
(c) English barons.
(d) The People of Canterbury.

5. What is the last thing that the Chorus asks from God?
(a) Death.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Peace.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chorus continue to reference in the speech that begins, "I have smelt them, the death-bringers..."

2. What does Becket call "the springtime fancy?"

3. Why does Beckett believe we should celebrate martyrs?

4. What word do the Priests continually mull over?

5. In what city of England does the story take place?

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