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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Interlude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many visitors did Beckett expect?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

2. How does Beckett feel about martyrs?
(a) He admires them.
(b) He fears them.
(c) He is apathetic about them.
(d) He is confused by them.

3. According to the Four Tempters, what is man's life?
(a) A cheat and a disappointment.
(b) A fleeting moment.
(c) An inconvenience to God.
(d) A viscious cycle.

4. What is the last word of the Interlude?
(a) God.
(b) Peace.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) Amen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chorus claim is their purpose in the action of the play?

2. Who might be the least likely character to show up to Beckett's sermon?

3. At what time of day does the sermon take place?

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

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

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