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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Murder in the Cathedral take place?
(a) 1077.
(b) 1070.
(c) 1170.
(d) 1710.

2. Who does Becket say may have intercepted his letters and planned his demise?
(a) King Henry II.
(b) Greedy merchants.
(c) Rebellious bishops.
(d) The King of France.

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

4. What does the Chorus claim is their purpose in the action of the play?
(a) To prevent a murder.
(b) To witness the events and take no action.
(c) To serve the Priests of the Cathedral.
(d) To warn Thomas Becket.

5. What idea does the Fourth Tempter repeat that Beckett voiced on his first entrance?
(a) Life is suffering and suffering is death.
(b) Suffering is life and life is action.
(c) Action is suffering and suffering is action.
(d) Everything is suffering and suffering is everthing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city of England does the story take place?

2. Who does Becket say saved him from the wrath of his enemies?

3. Finish the thought of the First Tempter: "A man will often love what he ______."

4. How does the Second Tempter claim real power is purchased?

5. What are the priests eager to know once the Messenger has delivered his initial message?

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