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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the King say to the Confessor about Sigismund?
(a) He is an unruly child.
(b) He must be forgiven.
(c) He must be executed.
(d) He is afraid of Sigismund.

2. How does Olivier refer to the Prisoner?
(a) As a prince.
(b) As a lout.
(c) As a beggar.
(d) As a thief.

3. How does Olivier speak about violence to come?
(a) With sadness.
(b) With anger.
(c) With pleasure.
(d) With fear.

4. How does Julian refer to Sigismund?
(a) As crown prince.
(b) As the next king.
(c) As a beggar.
(d) As the devil.

5. Specific parallels to _____ story appear throughout the play, making thematic points about the importance of integrity, faith and tensions between spiritual and earthly power.
(a) The Zeus.
(b) The Buddha.
(c) The Czar.
(d) The Christ.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Doctor tear up his suggestions for keeping the Prisoner healthy?

2. Julian then talks about how he was manipulated into doing what?

3. Who is the visitor Ignatius is happy to see?

4. What does Sigismund feel he can do?

5. Of what was the Doctor accused based on the Prisoner's survival?

(see the answer key)

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