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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) Luke
(b) Genesis
(c) Michael
(d) John

2. Knowing what you know about the situation Beckett is in and his character traits, what might be the most likely way to describe Beckett's state of being after his last speech to his flock?
(a) Anger.
(b) Hopelessness.
(c) Resignation.
(d) Disappointment.

3. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?
(a) It is always a request of angels.
(b) It is the result of cruel men.
(c) It is always the design of God.
(d) An act of chance.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a reason that Beckett gives for God choosing to have martyrs?

2. Who was NOT mentioned in Beckett's sermon?

3. What is not one of the topics of Beckett's sermon in the Interlude?

4. What, according to Beckett, is reenacted during Mass?

5. What is another way Beckett refuses to define a martyr?

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