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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who protects Beckett from physical harm when he is first attacked?
(a) The Tempters.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Priests.
(d) The Knights.

3. Beckett believes he has already conquered the beasts; how will he have his final triumph?
(a) By suffering.
(b) By living.
(c) By destroying his fear.
(d) By winning.

4. Defined by Beckett, who was the first martyr whose sacrifice is celebrated the day after Christmas?
(a) John the Baptist.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Paul.
(d) Mary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Beckett, who was the Lord speaking to when he said, "My peace I leave you, my peace I give unto you?"

2. Whose idea is being echoed when Beckett talks of the promise of peace being "a disappointment and a cheat?"

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

4. When will the First Tempter remember Becket?

5. What is NOT one of names Beckett calls out to before he dies?

(see the answer key)

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