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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What position did Becket resign when he was made Archbishop?
(a) King.
(b) Ambassador.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Chancellor.
2. According to the Chorus, what does the Archbishop bring into Canterbury?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Death.
(c) Joy.
(d) War.
3. What group of people does the Chorus consist of?
(a) The Ghosts of Canterbury.
(b) The Hand of God.
(c) The Poor of Canterbury.
(d) The Women of Canturbury.
4. How does the Second Tempter claim real power is purchased?
(a) At price of an uncertain quantity.
(b) At price of a certain submission.
(c) At price of his devotion to God.
(d) At price of his immortal soul.
5. Who does the Third Tempter represent?
(a) English barons.
(b) The People of Canterbury.
(c) The King.
(d) English Merchants.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who states that "Power is present. Holiness hereafter?"
2. What does the Third Tempter believe upon his arrival?
3. Finish the thought of the First Tempter: "A man will often love what he ______."
4. What doesn't the Third Priest see in "the art of temporal government?"
5. What important message does the Messenger convey to the Priests?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the part of King Henry II in the play and what is his relationship with Becket?
2. What is special about the day the Interlude takes place?
3. What does Becket see as being ironic about the peace God offered?
4. As Becket is being slaughtered, the Chorus speaks. What the the main idea behind their speech?
5. Why does Becket believe it is appropriate to celebrate the martyr, Stephen, the day after Christmas?
6. Describe how the town of Canterbury feels about Becket's return and why.
7. Before Becket is dragged to the altar by the Three Priests, he seems at peace. How is this possible?
8. According to Becket, how do we define peace?
9. How does Becket believe you cannot define a martyr?
10. Why would Becket say this is his last sermon?
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