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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the Knights before they came to Canterbury?
(a) In Exile.
(b) The Ocean.
(c) France.
(d) England.

2. 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.

3. What character(s) opens the play with the first monologue?
(a) The Priests.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Messenger.
(d) Thomas Becket.

4. According to Beckett, what can mankind not bear much of?
(a) Lies.
(b) War.
(c) Reality.
(d) Love.

5. What does the Second Tempter tell Beckett he will be like if he continues on course?
(a) An old dog, circled with wolves.
(b) A young doe, circled with wolves.
(c) An old fox, circled with hounds.
(d) An old stag, circled with hounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the First Tempter tell Becket he remembers?

2. What does Beckett believe to be the last temptation and what he fears the most?

3. What might be the purpose of the Interlude?

4. Who are the Knights loyal to?

5. On what date does the Interlude take place?

(see the answer key)

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