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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many soldiers does Joan start out with?

2. What time of day does Louis awaken on the day he finds the Paladin?

3. How long has England had power of France when the book begins?

4. What is the name of the first town Joan enters with her soldiers?

5. What does the church allow Joan to do after her exoneration?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the townspeople react when Joan comes to town to meet with the governor for the second time?

2. How long has Joan been seeing the robed figure, and how does she feel about these visits?

3. Why is Joan so sad when she leaves Domremy to visit with the governor for the second time?

4. What does Joan do in Chapter 5 that hushes the discussions of the boys?

5. What is Joan's argument for not banishing the fairies?

6. What does a Dominican say to Joan about France being free, and how does she respond?

7. What does the Paladin do to entertain himself while waiting for some more action to happen?

8. What does Joan do when Benoist appears with an axe?

9. What is the old prophecy that is talked about in Chapter 2, and what do the people think it means?

10. What does Joan tell Louis about the vision he saw with her and the robed figure?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joan endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

The Dwarf was a minor character whose presence made a big difference in the plot. How does he accomplish this? What are some ways that his presence, however brief, alters the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if he had not been in the book at all?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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