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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 Third Tempter describe himself?
(a) A rough and angry follower of the king
(b) A man who is rich in spirit
(c) A rough, straightforward Englishman.
(d) A surly English peasant

2. What is the feeling of the general public in regard to the Archbishop's return?
(a) Fear.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Apprehension.
(d) Enthusiasm.

3. What month does the Second Tempter say Beckett will have power?
(a) The first to the second.
(b) The last to the last.
(c) The last from the first.
(d) The first.

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

5. What is the first action that the Second Priest wants to take to welcome the Archbishop back to Canterbury?
(a) Lead a prayer.
(b) Have the fires lit in his rooms.
(c) Throw a celebration in his honor.
(d) Have a feast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Becket claim is the "substance of our first act?"

2. What does the First Priest compare the women of Canterbury to?

3. What does the First Tempter predict for Becket if he does not "leave well alone?"

4. According to the Chorus, what does the Archbishop bring into Canterbury?

5. What position did Becket resign when he was made Archbishop?

(see the answer key)

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