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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beckett believe the thought of the angels bringing peace is strange?
(a) The world was already a happy place.
(b) The world has been struck by war.
(c) No one listened to them.
(d) The angels ceased to appear

2. Why does Beckett believe we should celebrate martyrs?
(a) They die for the salvation of men.
(b) Neither.
(c) Both.
(d) They do it for the glory of God.

3. Who is the only one who can bring Beckett peace?
(a) The Knights.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Tempters..
(d) God.

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

5. What may be one of the reasons for this sermon?
(a) To make the congregation sad.
(b) To explain his actions to himself and his followers.
(c) To help him forgivethe King.
(d) To frighten his followers into submission.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the Tempter successful?

2. What is one way that Beckett defines peace?

3. At what time of day does the sermon take place?

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

5. From what Gospel does Beckett quote in the opening of his sermon?

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