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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the cause of the lack of eggs for Robert's breakfast in Scene 1?
(a) The eggs were stepped on.
(b) The hens are diseased.
(c) A fox killed the hens.
(d) Maid Joan's presence.

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

3. What does the French commander want his troops to attack?
(a) The English castle.
(b) Ships.
(c) The English reserves.
(d) Calvary.

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

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

6. What is Robert's profession?
(a) Military officer.
(b) Priest.
(c) King.
(d) Steward.

7. What is one of the items Joan convinces Robert to give her in Scene 1?
(a) A cross.
(b) Gold.
(c) A ride into the nearest city.
(d) Armor.

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

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

10. 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.

11. In Scene 1, who is the Maid who is waiting at the door of the castle?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Mary.
(d) Joan.

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

13. What does the French commander desperately need in Scene 3?
(a) Reinforcements.
(b) A westward wind.
(c) Rest for his army.
(d) Food for his army.

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

15. In Scene 3, what has Joan gained access to that is considered evidence of her reputation?
(a) Leaders.
(b) The cathedral at Rheims.
(c) The Ark of the Covenant.
(d) The chasse.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the only power that the Dauphin has remaining in Scene 2?

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

4. What country is the setting for this play?

5. In what room does Joan meet with the Dauphin?

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