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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Joan when she refuses to admit guilt in Scene 6?
(a) She is given an extension on her trial and sent back to jail.
(b) She is banished from France and sent to Spain.
(c) She is immediately led to the stake and burned to death.
(d) She is sentenced to be hung until she is dead.

2. What do the new king and his advisers think of Joan's advice in Scene 5?
(a) They think it is dangerous.
(b) They think she should stay out of matters of state.
(c) They think she should pray about it and come back.
(d) They think it is an excellent idea.

3. What is Joan anxious to do in Scene 3?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Find food for the troops.
(c) Attack the close enemy.
(d) Take over control of the army from the French commander.

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

5. What happens to one young woman who stands up for Joan's cause?
(a) She was burned at the stake.
(b) She was excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
(c) She was thrown in jail.
(d) She was beheaded.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 2, what example is given of Joan's spiritual fortitude?

2. Why is Robert angry in Scene 1?

3. In Scene 5, Joan desires to take a certain path now that she has been successful in battle. Why does she want to take that path?

4. What does Joan do after she signs the paper admitting to heresy?

5. What is distressing the commander of the French army in the beginning of Scene 3?

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