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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Scene 6, how long has Joan's trial lasted?
(a) Eleven weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Eleven days.

2. What is the fear created for the English by Joan aligning herself as an individual with the French King?
(a) That individual citizens might begin to band together in her support.
(b) That individual citizens could be strengthened at the expense of the feudal system.
(c) That the church might lose its power over the French monarchy.
(d) That women might become powerful citizens.

3. In Scene 6, what is one of the reasons Joan says that she dresses in men's clothing?
(a) She prefers the comfort of men's clothing to that of women's clothing.
(b) It is appropriate attire for battle.
(c) It is the only clothing available to her.
(d) She hates dresses.

4. What is one of the crimes Joan is to be tried for in Scene 6?
(a) Treason.
(b) Theft.
(c) Murder.
(d) Heresy.

5. What do the church officials in Scene 6 want Joan to do to acknowledge her guilt?
(a) Make a public apology.
(b) Sign papers.
(c) Enter a nunnery.
(d) Accept excommunication.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 4, Joan's individualism threatens what?

2. In Scene 6, what does Joan risk by not submitting to the church officials' demands?

3. In Scene 6, an additional charge is brought against Joan for what?

4. Why do the nobleman and the chaplain believe that Joan should be burned?

5. After Joan speaks with the Dauphin and his advisers in Scene 2, what does the Dauphin do?

(see the answer key)

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