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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was NOT mentioned in Beckett's sermon?
(a) The Holy Innocents.
(b) St. Stephen.
(c) Shepards of bethlehem.
(d) The disciples.

2. Why was the Tempter successful?
(a) Beckett ends up accepting his fate.
(b) Beckett makes peace with the barons.
(c) Beckett makes peace with the King.
(d) Beckett plans for an escape.

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

4. Who is the only one who can bring Beckett peace?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Tempters..
(c) The Knights.
(d) God.

5. Whose words and ideas does Beckett NOT reference in his sermon?
(a) The Three Priests.
(b) God's angels.
(c) The Four Tempters.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another way Beckett defines peace?

2. Where is the Interlude set?

3. What might be the purpose of the Interlude?

4. From what Gospel does Beckett quote in the opening of his sermon?

5. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?

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