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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Joan discusses ___________ with a military officer while in the cathedral.
(a) The future.
(b) Their success in battle.
(c) The Dauphin's ceremony.
(d) Their upcoming nuptials.

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

3. What kind of actions does Dunois say the attempts for Paris are?
(a) Cruel and disparaging.
(b) Reckless and unnecessary.
(c) Bold and courageous.
(d) Frightening and specious.

4. The third man to join the discussion about Joan in Scene 4 disagrees with the first two men and their assessment of Joan. What does he believe about Joan instead?
(a) That she is a spy.
(b) That she is a saint.
(c) That she is a heretic.
(d) That she is a witch.

5. In Scene 3, what happens right after Joan prays?
(a) The wind changes in their favor.
(b) A deer runs into the camp, allowing the troops to eat and avoid starvation.
(c) The English army retreats.
(d) The river parts, allowing the troops to cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Englishmen intend to do to Joan once she is captured?

2. In Scene 4, the men discussing Joan fear she is a threat to what system?

3. What sin is Joan warned about giving in to in Scene 5?

4. What is the fear created for the English by Joan aligning herself as an individual with the French King?

5. Joan hopes to convince the leader of her country to do what in Scene 1?

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