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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Becket say saved him from the wrath of his enemies?
(a) King Henry II.
(b) The King of France.
(c) The Pope.
(d) John, the Dean of Salisbury.

2. Who does the Third Tempter represent?
(a) English Merchants.
(b) The People of Canterbury.
(c) The King.
(d) English barons.

3. What doesn't the Third Priest see in "the art of temporal government?"
(a) Frequent Malversation.
(b) Duplicity.
(c) Violence.
(d) Intrigue.

4. At what time of day does the sermon take place?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Evening.
(c) Morning.
(d) Midnight.

5. What, according to the First Tempter, "should be more than biting Time can sever?"
(a) Hope.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the structure of the dialogue change during Becket's first temptation?

2. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?

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

4. Whose words and ideas does Beckett NOT reference in his sermon?

5. Who was NOT mentioned in Beckett's sermon?

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