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The Tower Quiz

Hugo von Hofmannsthal
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The Tower Quiz

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1)

The King reminds him that everything he did to his son, Sigismund, he did on who's advice? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

The prophecy's.
His wife's.
Julian's.
Ignatius'.
2)

Why does Sigismund say he is the only one who can see the world? (from Act 5, Part 2)

Julian's spirit's head had shown him the world.
Because he has been dead already.
Because he has flown high above and seen everything.
He receives visions.
3)

What is the setting? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Another room of the tower.
A room in the castle.
The Peasant Woman's home.
A pasture behind the tower.
4)

Why are the Voivode late? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

They got lost.
They forgot when they were to arrive.
They were not sure if they wanted to come.
They were held back by rebels.
5)

How does Sigismund respond when Julian tells him he has to drink the potion to go on a journey? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

He asks Julian to drink it first.
He throws the vile out of the window.
He reminds him that people have been killed by drinking potions and asks to be told who he truly is before he drinks.
He drinks the potion quickly.
6)

What does the King urge Julian to be? (from Act 3, Part 1)

A spy for him.
A better counselor to Sigismund than Ignatius was to him.
Sigismund's friend.
More kind than Ignatius had been.
7)

What does Sigismund say about himself? (from Act 5, Part 2)

He will live forever.
He is God.
He has been reborn.
He is about to die.
8)

To whom does Sigismund call out before he dies? (from Act 5, Part 2)

Father.
God.
Julian.
Mother.
9)

What is the nobleman Adam's job? (from Act 3, Part 1)

To teach Sigismund how to ride a horse.
To guide the King in his decisions regarding Sigismund.
To prepare the meals for Sigismund and the King.
To pose as Sigismund's friend and get him to talk about his true feelings.
10)

How does Sigismund make Anton angry? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Sigismund is trying to pick the lock.
Sigismund argues with him.
He sees from the straw that Sigismund has been playing with fire.
He sees Sigismund trying to climb out the tower window.
11)

How do the peasants feel about Sigismund? (from Act 4)

Excited to meet this prince that has been away from his kingdom.
Angered that he disrespected their king.
Honored to have him as their leader.
Frightened of the animal they think Sigismund has become but also eager to place him at the head of their rebellion.
12)

What example of the executions does the Confessor give the King? (from Act 3, Part 1)

Five year old children, who have been able to tell the difference between an apple and a coin, have been executed.
Only those that are not royalty may be executed.
Only severe acts deserve execution.
I do not believe in execution.
13)

What does Julian tell Sigismund he has come to bring him? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Revenge.
Joy.
Fear.
Love.
14)

How does the Gypsy Girl react when Sigismund tells her of a rumor that Olivier has been killed in battle? (from Act 5, Part 1)

She just laughs.
She screams.
She does not react.
She cries.
15)

What does the King tell the other courtiers about Julian's behavior? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

It is not as it should be.
It is a disgrace.
It is better than it had been.
It is a good example of true devotion.
16)

Julian unwraps the bundle of royal robes brought in by Anton and insists Sigismund do what with them? (from Act 4)

Put them on.
Tear them to shreds.
Wave them out the window.
Burn them.
17)

Why does Sigismund dismiss the others? (from Act 5, Part 1)

So he can talk with the Gypsy Girl alone.
He needs to pray.
He wants to be alone.
So he can plan his next military coup.
18)

What does the King say to the Confessor about Sigismund? (from Act 3, Part 2)

He is afraid of Sigismund.
He is an unruly child.
He must be executed.
He must be forgiven.
19)

Who does the Noble officer say has caused all the suffering? (from Act 5, Part 2)

The King.
Sigismund.
Olivier.
God.
20)

What does the Children's King say is crossing Sigismund's face? (from Act 5, Part 2)

Death.
Divinity.
Sadness.
Love.
21)

What is one of the Ten Prohibitions in which Sigismund seems to have a skill? (from Act 3, Part 1)

Jealousy.
Greed.
Gluttony.
Horseback riding.
22)

What are peasants and other citizens doing? (from Act 3, Part 2)

Blocking the roads as they flock to the churches, wanting to pray for the appearance of a "beggar king" who, in chains, will lead them into a new age.
Asking to see the King.
Running for their lives.
Cheering in front of the castle.
23)

Where does the King think he might like to withdraw? (from Act 3, Part 1)

To a cabin in the moutains.
To a resort by a beach.
To the monastery the way Ignatius did.
To the forest.
24)

What does Sigismund do with Julian's request regarding the royal robes? (from Act 4)

He refuses to hang them out the window.
He puts them on.
He refuses to put them on.
He burns them.
25)

What does the King want to do to Ignatius? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Forcibly take Ignatius back to court and make him give proper advice.
Have Ignatius burned on the stake as a heretic.
Kill Ignatius for the hateful things he says.
Make Ignatius inherit the crown when the King dies.
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