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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Out of the following choices, which would be the least likely reason behind the sermon?
2. Why does Beckett tell the people that he may never preach to them again?
3. What was NOT one of the events that Becket describes in the lives of the disciples?
4. What are the words Beckett quotes from the Bible?
5. What is an effective speaking tool that Beckett uses in his speech?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Chorus seems to believe in a "Void." They believe that God's judgment will lead Becket to this Void rather than a peaceful afterlife. The Fourth Knights insists that Becket commits suicide. Using examples from the text, argue whether or not you believe that Becket's actions, which he knew would lead to murder, were justified and moral. Consider: if Becket coordinated his own death, could he still bring about the order he believes martyrdom will bring about? By the end of the play, is he still doing "the right deed for the wrong reason?"
Essay Topic 2
Becket believes that his death will ultimately bring good to the public, the church, and his own spiritual well-being.
1) Cite several instances in which Becket or another character argue for the choice of martyrdom. Define what Becket's modus operandi is in allowing his own murder
2) Looking at the way his followers reacted to his death, were Becket's goals achieved?
3) Think of another historic figure that you consider a martyr (i.e. Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr.). Compare that person with Becket.
4) For you, what truly defines a martyr? How does the death of one person catalyze social change?
5) Do you believe there are the moral implications to celebrating death in such a way?
Essay Topic 3
Choose two of the characters from the play excluding Becket. Compare and contrast the following aspects of the characters:
Part 1) Their social standing.
Part 2) Their political views.
Part 3) Their religious beliefs.
Now describe how these traits affect their opinion of Becket and his actions in the play. How are their opinions different? How are they similar?
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