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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Joan associated with Robert de Baudricourt in Scene 1?
(a) Her father owes allegiance to him.
(b) She has heard about him in her brother's stories of war.
(c) He is her uncle.
(d) She is a maid in his kitchen.

2. In Scene 1, what does Robert hope Joan will do for the troops?
(a) Bring them food and water.
(b) Treat their wounds.
(c) Bolster morale and purpose.
(d) Inspire them to battle the Russians.

3. Who lives in the castle mentioned at the opening of the play?
(a) The King.
(b) The Dauphin.
(c) Robert de Baudricourt.
(d) Joan.

4. 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.

5. How does Joan feel about meeting with the leader of her country?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Nonplussed.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Confident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is the setting for this play?

2. Who informs Robert of the hens' recovery in Scene 1?

3. What is the name of the castle in which the play opens?

4. What is Robert's profession?

5. The play opens in what year?

(see the answer key)

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