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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the leader of the group?
(a) The Fourth Knights.
(b) The First Knight.
(c) The Second Knight.
(d) The Third Knight.

2. According to the information in the opening monologue, how many years have passed since the Archbishop has left the city?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Twelve.

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

4. What did the Fourth Knight call Thomas Beckett?
(a) A monster of egotism.
(b) The King's tool.
(c) The King's servant.
(d) The underdog.

5. What is the first idea that Becket relates to his audience and what does he insist that the Chorus "know and do not know?"
(a) The world is suffering and they are the world.
(b) Action is suffering and suffering is action.
(c) Suffering is everything and everything is suffering.
(d) Life is suffering and suffering is death.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Beckett, who condemned the bishops?

2. Who does the Third Tempter represent?

3. Where does Part II take place?

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

5. In what city is Beckett's birthplace located?

(see the answer key)

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