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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Joan traveling to do in Scene 2?
(a) To declare war on England.
(b) To speak with the Archbishop of Rheims about her visions.
(c) To seek an audience with the Dauphin.
(d) To convince Gilles de Rais to join her in Orleans.

2. After Joan speaks with the Dauphin and his advisers in Scene 2, what does the Dauphin do?
(a) He retires to his room to consider what Joan has said.
(b) He bans Joan from the castle.
(c) He dismisses the advisers from his presence.
(d) He asks his advisers their opinion.

3. In Scene 3, what is one of the attributes Joan is given that is considered verification of her reputation?
(a) Incredible insight.
(b) Spiritual courage.
(c) A quiet strength.
(d) Easy-going nature.

4. In Scene 2, what example is given of Joan's spiritual fortitude?
(a) A vision of the Virgin Mary scene on a hillside next to Joan's house.
(b) Joan's refusal to enter the cathedral in her armor.
(c) The drowning of a man who refused to stop taking the Lord's name in vain.
(d) Joan's dedication to seeing the Archbishop of Rheims crowned as king.

5. The hens' recovery at the end of Scene 1 proves what to Robert?
(a) That their illness was easily cured.
(b) That the hens were just being stubborn.
(c) That he needs to buy new hens.
(d) That Joan is sent by God.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the high-ranking officials feel after the Dauphin tells them his decision after speaking with Joan in Scene 2?

2. In Scene 2, what is the first achievement Joan tells the Dauphin he will attain?

3. Who lives in the castle mentioned at the opening of the play?

4. How does the Dauphin feel about Joan's convictions in Scene 2?

5. Who is the commander of the French army in Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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