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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beckett claim the Fourth Tempter offers?
(a) Promises of Nothing.
(b) Hopes that Die.
(c) Dreams to Damnation.
(d) An End to Suffering.

2. What important message does the Messenger convey to the Priests?
(a) The Pope has excommunicated the King
(b) The Archbishop has left France.
(c) The King has ordered the execution of Thomas Becket.
(d) The Archbishop has arrived at the city.

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

4. Who is the only one who can bring Beckett peace?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Knights.
(c) The Tempters..
(d) God.

5. What does the Chorus claim is their purpose in the action of the play?
(a) To warn Thomas Becket.
(b) To witness the events and take no action.
(c) To serve the Priests of the Cathedral.
(d) To prevent a murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Messenger say were the last words of Thomas Becket to the King of England before the Archbishop's exile?

2. Who protects Beckett from physical harm when he is first attacked?

3. What, according to the First Tempter, "should be more than biting Time can sever?"

4. How might you define the Knights on their entrance?

5. What is not one of the topics of Beckett's sermon in the Interlude?

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