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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the year in which Part II takes place?
(a) 1710.
(b) 1170.
(c) 1070.
(d) 1077.

2. What does the First Priest compare the women of Canterbury to?
(a) Chickens in a coop.
(b) Horses in the stalls.
(c) Frogs in the treetops.
(d) Worms in the belly.

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

4. Finish the sentence: "I am not in danger..."
(a) "...only alone."
(b) "... only near to Death."
(c) "...only near to God."
(d) "...only near to the Void."

5. When is Holy Innocents Day?
(a) December 25th.
(b) December 28th.
(c) Deceber 29th.
(d) December 26th.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Third Tempter represent?

2. What characters make their first appearance in Part II?

3. In what year does the Interlude take place?

4. Defined by Beckett, who was the first martyr whose sacrifice is celebrated the day after Christmas?

5. What is one way that Beckett defines peace?

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