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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Out of the following choices, which would be the least likely reason behind the sermon?
(a) To prepare his followers for his death.
(b) To celebrate martyrdom.
(c) To help define peace for his congregation.
(d) To submit to the Tempters.

5. Looking at the clues in the Interlude, which Tempter proved to be the most successful?
(a) The Third.
(b) The First.
(c) The Fourth.
(d) The Second.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Beckett tell the people that he may never preach to them again?

2. Why does Beckett believe the thought of the angels bringing peace is strange?

3. Fill in the blank:" ...so in Heaven the Saints are most _______, having made themselves most _______..."

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

5. In the opening of the Interlude, how does Beckett describe his sermon to the audience?

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