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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does the Dauphin owe a financial debt?
(a) Robert de Baudricourt.
(b) Joan.
(c) The powerful men who surround him.
(d) The king of England.

2. In Scene 3, what proves that Joan's power has risen significantly?
(a) The army's dedication to her.
(b) The fact that she has acquired an army and led it to Orleans.
(c) The English army surrenders to Joan's French army.
(d) The blessing of the Archbishop.

3. What is the second item that Robert gives to Joan in Scene 1?
(a) A horse.
(b) A cow.
(c) A magic bird.
(d) A chicken.

4. Who is incredulous and angry at his steward in Scene 1?
(a) de Richeleau.
(b) Robert de Baudricourt.
(c) Le Compte de Chablis.
(d) Lord Chamberlain.

5. In Scene 1, whose voices does Joan claim to hear?
(a) The voices of her inner conscience.
(b) Her father's and mother's.
(c) Saint Margaret's and Saint Catherine's.
(d) Those of many demons.

6. In Scene 2, what does the Dauphin bestow upon Joan?
(a) Complete military authority and control.
(b) A significant land holding in Alsace.
(c) Sixteen horses and a military battalion.
(d) The crown jewels of France.

7. What does Joan agree to do for the French commander?
(a) Pray for a change in fortune.
(b) Pray for rain.
(c) Pray for the English army to retreat.
(d) Pray for food.

8. In Scene 2, where do the Dauphin's advisers wait for him to arrive?
(a) In a castle.
(b) In the cathedral at Rheims.
(c) In a stable on the outskirts of Champagne.
(d) In a stable on the outskirts of Lorraine.

9. What would the ships be hastened by in Scene 3?
(a) An outbound current.
(b) Their talented oarsmen.
(c) A favorable wind.
(d) The presence of their commander.

10. In Scene 3 when the men in the castle discuss Joan, what do they do?
(a) They debate her authenticity.
(b) They debate her connection to God.
(c) They doubt her faith.
(d) They praise her strength.

11. Why does the French commander not allow Joan to move forward to attack?
(a) Because he thinks Joan doesn't have any idea what she is doing.
(b) Because of unfavorable wind conditions.
(c) Because the English army is too powerful.
(d) Because he will not allow a woman to lead his army.

12. In Scene 1, what city does Joan hope will be the location for the siege?
(a) Orleans.
(b) Alsace.
(c) Paris.
(d) Bonhomme.

13. In Scene 2, who joins the two men awaiting the Dauphin's arrival?
(a) Robert de Baudricourt.
(b) The steward.
(c) Bluebeard.
(d) Joan.

14. How does the Dauphin feel about Joan's convictions in Scene 2?
(a) Skeptical.
(b) Ambiguous.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Encouraged.

15. In Scene 1, what does Robert hope for Joan in her mission?
(a) Failure.
(b) Success.
(c) A good husband.
(d) The King's blessing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Scene 2, what does Joan raise after being given control of the military?

3. What is one of the items Joan convinces Robert to give her in Scene 1?

4. What has happened to the French army in the beginning of Scene 3?

5. How does Joan feel about meeting with the leader of her country?

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