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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one way that Beckett defines peace?
(a) The entire world at peace with no war in sight.
(b) The Pope at peace with the King.
(c) The people of Canterbury at peace with their fate.
(d) The kingdom of England at peace with its neighbors.

2. When is Holy Innocents Day?
(a) December 28th.
(b) December 26th.
(c) Deceber 29th.
(d) December 25th.

3. What does Becket claim is the "substance of our first act?"
(a) God and his greatness.
(b) Temptation, and the life with temptation.
(c) God and his mercy.
(d) Shadows, and the strife with shadows.

4. What is one of the reasons Beckett would allow himself to be killed?
(a) For the glory of martyrdom.
(b) To aid in the salvation of man.
(c) For revenge.
(d) To prove the King wrong.

5. To Beckett, what is martyrdom?
(a) It is the result of cruel men.
(b) An act of chance.
(c) It is always the design of God.
(d) It is always a request of angels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who states that "Power is present. Holiness hereafter?"

2. When Beckett mentions the shepherd and his fold, who or what is he referring to?

3. Why does Beckett believe we should celebrate martyrs?

4. In what year does Murder in the Cathedral take place?

5. What does the Chorus claim is their purpose in the action of the play?

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