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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what Gospel does Beckett quote in the opening of his sermon?
(a) Michael
(b) John
(c) Genesis
(d) Luke

2. What would Beckett have the congregation do?
(a) Avenge his death.
(b) Remember his words.
(c) Forget his words.
(d) See the light.

3. What Biblical quote does Beckett repeat?
(a) "For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
(b) "God bless us, every one."
(c) "The Lord is My shepard, I shall not want; He makes me lie down in green pastures."
(d) "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of goodwill."

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

5. Which is NOT an adjective you might use to define Beckett's sermon?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Accepting.
(c) Ominous.
(d) Bitter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Beckett believe we should celebrate martyrs?

3. What does Beckett ask the audience to remember about Christmas mass?

4. According to Beckett's speech, what was the fate of the disciples?

5. What does Beckett believe about the peace that the world was promised?

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