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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Looking at the clues in the Interlude, which Tempter proved to be the most successful?
2. What does Beckett believe about the peace that the world was promised?
3. What Biblical quote does Beckett repeat?
4. What might be the purpose of the Interlude?
5. What may be one of the reasons for this sermon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
From the beginning of Murder in the Cathedral, we are told of the monotonous and rather unfulfilled lives that are led by the women of Canterbury. In one instance we are told that they believe they are "living and party living."
1) How is the return of Thomas Becket to Canterbury a good thing for its people? What can he offer them that they have been missing in their lives?
2) How does Becket's return affect them negatively?
3) Using examples from the text, how can monotony be a good thing? How is it bad?
Essay Topic 2
In Part II, the Fourth Knight states that "there are times when violence is the only way social justice can be secured." They have just killed an important political figure to bring about what they perceive to be order, and they believe it to be justified.
1) Can you see the Knight's point of view on this matter? Explain why they may or may not be justified in their actions.
2) Use an important historic event that you believe parallels the Knights belief. Look at the details of such events as the 1968 Democratic National Convention or the Rodney King riots. You may even use examples of executions and the death penalty (i.e. The hanging of Saddam Hussein). Compare your example to that of the murder of Thomas Becket. Looking at your evidence, do you believe that violence can bring about a peaceful end?
Essay Topic 3
Look at one of T.S. Eliot's most famous poems, The Hollow Men ( Found online at http://poetry.poetryx.com/poems/784/). Read it several times. Now search through Murder in the Cathedral and choose one of the Chorus' speeches. Compare and contrast Eliot's writing style, elements and themes in his works. What are some of the poetic tools Eliot repeats in his monologues? How are the rhythms the same? How are they different?
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