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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ruler of England does the Second Priest refer to as "the stubborn King?"
(a) Henry II.
(b) Edward III.
(c) Richard I.
(d) James I.

2. What does the Third Priest bring in?
(a) The banner of the Holy Innocents.
(b) The banner of St. Stephen.
(c) The banner of St. John the Apostle.
(d) The banner of St. Elphage.

3. Who states that "Power is present. Holiness hereafter?"
(a) The Second Tempter.
(b) The Fourth Tempter.
(c) The Second Tempter.
(d) Thomas Beckett.

4. What does Beckett demand of the Priests?
(a) Help him hide.
(b) Save him.
(c) Unbar the door.
(d) Bar the door.

5. On what date does the Interlude take place?
(a) December 30th.
(b) December 29th.
(c) December 25th.
(d) December 24th.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Third Tempter believe upon his arrival?

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

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

4. Why does Beckett believe that the local bishops would not support a power move like regaining his Chancellorship?

5. Beckett asks the congregation to think about the meaning of what word?

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