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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Second Tempter claim real power is purchased?
(a) At price of his immortal soul.
(b) At price of a certain submission.
(c) At price of an uncertain quantity.
(d) At price of his devotion to God.

2. What group of people does the Chorus consist of?
(a) The Poor of Canterbury.
(b) The Ghosts of Canterbury.
(c) The Hand of God.
(d) The Women of Canturbury.

3. How does the Fourth Tempter claim Beckett can have ultimate glory and power over the King of England?
(a) By becoming a martyr.
(b) By giving his money to the people.
(c) By killing the King.
(d) By becoming the Chancellor again.

4. What important message does the Messenger convey to the Priests?
(a) The Pope has excommunicated the King
(b) The Archbishop has arrived at the city.
(c) The Archbishop has left France.
(d) The King has ordered the execution of Thomas Becket.

5. When will the First Tempter remember Becket?
(a) At night when the fires are lit.
(b) On Christmas Day.
(c) At kissing time below the stairs.
(d) On ChristmasEve.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Third Tempter, what does friendship depend upon?

2. According to the information in the opening monologue, how many years have passed since the Archbishop has left the city?

3. What is not one of the things that the Tempter describes in his flashback of the "good time" Becket used to enjoy in his service to King Henry?

4. What does the Second Tempter tell Beckett he will be like if he continues on course?

5. What is one thing the Third Tempter and his party want from Beckett?

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