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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Joan associated with Robert de Baudricourt in Scene 1?
(a) He is her uncle.
(b) Her father owes allegiance to him.
(c) She is a maid in his kitchen.
(d) She has heard about him in her brother's stories of war.

2. In Scene 1, what city does Joan hope will be the location for the siege?
(a) Alsace.
(b) Paris.
(c) Orleans.
(d) Bonhomme.

3. What is the cause of the lack of eggs for Robert's breakfast in Scene 1?
(a) The eggs were stepped on.
(b) Maid Joan's presence.
(c) The hens are diseased.
(d) A fox killed the hens.

4. Why is Robert angry in Scene 1?
(a) His wife has run off with the steward.
(b) His castle has no running water.
(c) His political allies have turned traitor.
(d) There are no eggs for his breakfast.

5. In Scene 1, what does Robert hope Joan will do for the troops?
(a) Bring them food and water.
(b) Inspire them to battle the Russians.
(c) Bolster morale and purpose.
(d) Treat their wounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Joan's request to the leader of her country in Scene 1?

2. The play opens in what year?

3. Who is the leader that Joan hopes to influence in Scene 1?

4. What is the third thing that Robert gives Joan in Scene 1?

5. What country is the setting for this play?

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