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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 1, what does Robert hope for Joan in her mission?
(a) A good husband.
(b) The King's blessing.
(c) Failure.
(d) Success.

2. What does Joan agree to do for the French commander?
(a) Pray for rain.
(b) Pray for a change in fortune.
(c) Pray for food.
(d) Pray for the English army to retreat.

3. What is the name of the castle in which the play opens?
(a) Vaucouleurs.
(b) Château d' Azay-le-Rideau.
(c) Chambord.
(d) Valençay.

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

5. What is the French army unable to do in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Cross the river.
(b) Defeat the Spanish.
(c) Get organized.
(d) Come up with a competent strategy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Dauphin's head of church in Scene 2?

2. What is one of the attributes given to Joan in Scene 3 that is considered verification of her reputation?

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

4. What does the French commander desperately need in Scene 3?

5. How do the high-ranking officials feel after the Dauphin tells them his decision after speaking with Joan in Scene 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the English officials were quick to label Joan a witch in Scene 4?

2. What does Joan ask Robert for in Scene 1, and why?

3. Joan is now in command with the leaders of the French army. This newly acquired access to leaders is evidence of what?

4. Would Joan's mission be complete with a victory at Orleans, or would it just whet her appetite for battle?

5. What is Joan's first reaction to the church officials' demands for her to recant at her trial?

6. Is the fact that Joan is a woman an asset or liability to her cause?

7. In Scene 1, what makes Joan think she is doing God's work? What does Robert think of her assertions?

8. In Scene 6, what are the church officials willing to do if Joan will not recant her sins?

9. What is the setting for the play, and what is the location for the opening of the play?

10. In Scene 3, Joan agrees to accompany Dunois to what location and for what reason?

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