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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beckett ask the audience to remember about Christmas mass?
(a) Its sadness and greatness.
(b) The hope and peace it offers.
(c) Its meaning and mystery.
(d) The love of God.

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

3. What is not one of the topics of Beckett's sermon in the Interlude?
(a) Martyrdom.
(b) Temptation.
(c) Peace.
(d) The meaning of Christmas.

4. In what year does the Interlude take place?
(a) 1170.
(b) 1117.
(c) 1007.
(d) 1070.

5. What is NOT a reason that Beckett gives for God choosing to have martyrs?
(a) To warn them.
(b) To instill fear in them.
(c) To lead them.
(d) To being mankind back to His ways.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary tool does T.S. Eliot use throughout the Interlude?

2. What is NOT one of the things that Beckett says they rejoice in?

3. What, according to Beckett, is celebrated that day?

4. What does Beckett call his congregation?

5. What is the last word of the Interlude?

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