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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part One, where does the action of the play take place?
(a) The Cathedral.
(b) The King's palace.
(c) Outside the gates of the Cathedral.
(d) The Archbishop's hall.

2. According to the Chorus, what does the Archbishop bring into Canterbury?
(a) War.
(b) Death.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Joy.

3. What does the First Tempter predict for Becket if he does not "leave well alone?"
(a) His fat lady will sing.
(b) HIs goose may be cooked.
(c) Everything will be set right.
(d) God will show his wrath.

4. What ruler of England does the Second Priest refer to as "the stubborn King?"
(a) James I.
(b) Edward III.
(c) Richard I.
(d) Henry II.

5. What are the priests eager to know once the Messenger has delivered his initial message?
(a) How much time they have before the Archbishop arrives.
(b) If the King and the Archbishop have made peace.
(c) If the King has learned of the Archbishop's return from France.
(d) Where the Archbishop is staying.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Chorus describe itself?

3. What doesn't the Third Priest see in "the art of temporal government?"

4. What group of people does the Chorus consist of?

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

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