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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert hope will help the troops with Joan's presence?
(a) Beauty and strength.
(b) Fervor and talk of God.
(c) A big gun.
(d) An heirloom sword.

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

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

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

5. What news does Bluebeard bring?
(a) That the Dauphin has passed away.
(b) That the war is being lost by the French.
(c) That the war is being lost by the English.
(d) That Joan is approaching the castle.

6. In Scene 2, what do the men do when Joan raises her sword?
(a) Cheer.
(b) Run away.
(c) Ask for her forgiveness.
(d) Fall to their knees.

7. What does the Dauphin tell the high-ranking officials when they return to the room in Scene 2?
(a) That they are dismissed from his employ.
(b) That they must give him more money for a military exploit.
(c) That they will now have to follow Joan.
(d) That Joan is to be taken to the dungeon.

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

9. What is the third thing that Robert gives Joan in Scene 1?
(a) A wagon of food.
(b) His best steed.
(c) A bag of gold coins.
(d) The assistance of a few of his best men.

10. In Scene 2, what is the second achievement that Joan tells the Dauphin he will attain?
(a) He will be killed in battle and become a war hero for France.
(b) He will become wealthy quickly and be able to pay his debts.
(c) He will vanquish the Spanish in battle.
(d) He will be crowned as King of France in the Cathedral of Rheims.

11. At which landmark is the French army located in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) The palace.
(b) The Loire River.
(c) The Arc de Triomphe.
(d) La Tour Eiffel.

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

13. To whom does Joan make a request after the Dauphin gives her military control?
(a) Gilles de Rais.
(b) St. Margaret.
(c) The Virgin Mary.
(d) God.

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

15. In Scene1, Robert is taken in by Joan's what?
(a) Eloquence.
(b) Persistence.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Athleticism.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 2, what subject is being discussed by the Archbishop and Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille?

2. The play opens in what year?

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

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

5. In Scene 2, who joins the two men awaiting the Dauphin's arrival?

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