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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who protects Beckett from physical harm when he is first attacked?
(a) The Tempters.
(b) The Knights.
(c) The Priests.
(d) The Chorus.

2. What does Beckett see himself as, in reference to his definitions of martyrdom?
(a) An instrument of God.
(b) A simple man.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A brave man.

3. According to the Four Tempters, what is man's life?
(a) A cheat and a disappointment.
(b) A viscious cycle.
(c) A fleeting moment.
(d) An inconvenience to God.

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

5. At what time of day does the sermon take place?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Morning.
(d) Evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who states that "Power is present. Holiness hereafter?"

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

3. Beckett asks the congregation to think about the meaning of what word?

4. What is one of the major sentiments of the Chorus' "death-bringer" speech?

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

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