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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Defined by Beckett, who was the first martyr whose sacrifice is celebrated the day after Christmas?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Paul.
(c) Mary.
(d) John the Baptist.

2. According to Beckett, who was the Lord speaking to when he said, "My peace I leave you, my peace I give unto you?"
(a) His angels.
(b) Beckett himself.
(c) The people of the world.
(d) His disciples.

3. What is one way that Beckett defines peace?
(a) The people of Canterbury at peace with their fate.
(b) The Pope at peace with the King.
(c) The kingdom of England at peace with its neighbors.
(d) The entire world at peace with no war in sight.

4. Who might be the least likely character to show up to Beckett's sermon?
(a) Thomas Beckett.
(b) The Priests.
(c) The Tempters.
(d) The Chorus..

5. What is the last word of the Interlude?
(a) Amen.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) Peace.
(d) God.

6. Why does Beckett tell the people that he may never preach to them again?
(a) He believes he will be murdered soon.
(b) He doesn't want to give them false hope.
(c) He is out of ideas.
(d) He is too sad to speak any more.

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

8. Fill in the blank:" ...so in Heaven the Saints are most _______, having made themselves most _______..."
(a) At peace; at war
(b) Dead; alive.
(c) Low; high
(d) High; low.

9. What is NOT one of the ways Beckett defines peace?
(a) A wife singing to her children.
(b) Drinking wine with a friend at a table.
(c) The Pope at peace with the King.
(d) Barons at peace with the King.

10. 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.

11. Fill in the blanks: "For who on the world will both _______ and ________ at once and for the same reason?"
(a) Rejoice; weep.
(b) Laugh; weep.
(c) Stay; go.
(d) Mourn; rejoice.

12. Beckett asks the congregation to think about the meaning of what word?
(a) Peace.
(b) God.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) War.

13. Which Biblical story does Beckett mention?
(a) The angels appearing to the sheperds of Bethlehem on Christmas.
(b) The Snake appearing to Eve in the Garden of Eden.
(c) The fall of Azrael the angel from Heaven.
(d) Moses parting the Red Sea.

14. What was NOT one of the events that Becket describes in the lives of the disciples?
(a) Disappointment.
(b) Travel.
(c) Peace.
(d) Imprisonment.

15. How does Beckett feel about martyrs?
(a) He is confused by them.
(b) He admires them.
(c) He fears them.
(d) He is apathetic about them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Beckett have the congregation do?

2. What is another way Beckett defines peace?

3. What does Beckett call his congregation?

4. Why was the Tempter successful?

5. How was the Tempter unsuccessful?

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