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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ruler of England does the Second Priest refer to as "the stubborn King?"
(a) Edward III.
(b) James I.
(c) Richard I.
(d) Henry II.

2. What do the Priests compare the Knights to?
(a) Beasts.
(b) Angels.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Devils.

3. What is the name of the First Knight?
(a) Hugh de Morville.
(b) Richard Brito.
(c) Reginald Fitz Urse.
(d) William de Traci.

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

5. What is the first word that Becket speaks on his first entrance?
(a) Wait.
(b) Peace.
(c) No.
(d) Stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the Interlude take place?

2. According to the Four Tempters, what is man's life?

3. Why does Beckett believe we should celebrate martyrs?

4. How does the chorus define its time in Canterbury since the Archbishop left seven years previous?

5. Who might be the least likely character to show up to Beckett's sermon?

(see the answer key)

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