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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another way Beckett defines peace?
(a) The stillness of water.
(b) The setting sun.
(c) The sleeping dog.
(d) The swept hearth.

2. What is NOT one of the things that Beckett says they rejoice in?
(a) The Christmas pageant.
(b) Taking Communion.
(c) Christ coming for the salvation of men.
(d) The sacrifice of Christ for our sins.

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

4. Which Biblical story does Beckett mention?
(a) Moses parting the Red Sea.
(b) The Snake appearing to Eve in the Garden of Eden.
(c) The angels appearing to the sheperds of Bethlehem on Christmas.
(d) The fall of Azrael the angel from Heaven.

5. What does Beckett see himself as, in reference to his definitions of martyrdom?
(a) A simple man.
(b) An instrument of God.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A brave man.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why was the Tempter successful?

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

5. 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?

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