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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Beckett, is reenacted during Mass?
(a) The Resurrection of Christ.
(b) The Passion and Death of Christ.
(c) The Miracles of Christ.
(d) The Birth of Christ.

2. What does Beckett ask the audience to remember about Christmas mass?
(a) The hope and peace it offers.
(b) Its sadness and greatness.
(c) Its meaning and mystery.
(d) The love of God.

3. From what Gospel does Beckett quote in the opening of his sermon?
(a) Luke
(b) John
(c) Michael
(d) Genesis

4. Out of the following choices, which would be the least likely reason behind the sermon?
(a) To submit to the Tempters.
(b) To celebrate martyrdom.
(c) To prepare his followers for his death.
(d) To help define peace for his congregation.

5. What is NOT a reason that Beckett gives for God choosing to have martyrs?
(a) To being mankind back to His ways.
(b) To warn them.
(c) To lead them.
(d) To instill fear in them.

6. What is NOT one of the things that Beckett says they rejoice in?
(a) Christ coming for the salvation of men.
(b) The Christmas pageant.
(c) Taking Communion.
(d) The sacrifice of Christ for our sins.

7. Looking at the clues in the Interlude, which Tempter proved to be the most successful?
(a) The Second.
(b) The First.
(c) The Third.
(d) The Fourth.

8. What does Beckett see himself as, in reference to his definitions of martyrdom?
(a) A brave man.
(b) A messenger.
(c) An instrument of God.
(d) A simple man.

9. Why was the Tempter successful?
(a) Beckett makes peace with the barons.
(b) Beckett ends up accepting his fate.
(c) Beckett plans for an escape.
(d) Beckett makes peace with the King.

10. What is NOT one of the ways Beckett defines peace?
(a) Drinking wine with a friend at a table.
(b) Barons at peace with the King.
(c) A wife singing to her children.
(d) The Pope at peace with the King.

11. Where is the Interlude set?
(a) The King's palace.
(b) The Archbishop's Hall.
(c) The gates of the Cathedral.
(d) The Cathedral.

12. What would be the most likely reaction of the Canterbury people that this is Beckett's last sermon?
(a) Shock and confusion.
(b) Apathy and boredom.
(c) None of these.
(d) Happiness and celebration.

13. What might be the purpose of the Interlude?
(a) To allow the audience a break .
(b) To instill the fear of God .
(c) To prepare the audience for the events of Part II.
(d) To show the audience how unwilling Beckett is concerning his fate.

14. According to Beckett's speech, what was the fate of the disciples?
(a) Peace in Heaven.
(b) Death by crucifixion.
(c) Death by martyrdom.
(d) A happy ending.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date does the Interlude take place?

2. Which specific Canterbury martyr does Beckett ask the congregation to remember?

3. What is an effective speaking tool that Beckett uses in his speech?

4. Knowing what you know about the situation Beckett is in and his character traits, what might be the most likely way to describe Beckett's state of being after his last speech to his flock?

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

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