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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 1, the castle is described as located on a river between which two cities?
(a) Champagne and Lorraine.
(b) Marseille and Lyon.
(c) Toulouse and Nice.
(d) Montpellier and Bordeaux.

2. How is the Dauphin described in Scene 2?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Disinterested.
(c) Ineffectual.
(d) Regal.

3. Who is the leader that Joan hopes to influence in Scene 1?
(a) The Queen.
(b) The Prince.
(c) The King.
(d) The Dauphin.

4. In Scene 2, who tries to trick Joan into thinking he is the Dauphin?
(a) Archbishop of Rheims.
(b) Bluebeard.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille.

5. Who lives in the castle mentioned in Scene 1?
(a) The Dauphin.
(b) The castle is abandoned.
(c) The King of England.
(d) A military officer.

6. What is distressing the commander of the French army in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) His bad fortune.
(b) The death of his wife.
(c) His children are ill and he cannot return home.
(d) Joan's orders.

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

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

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

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

11. In Scene 3, what happens right after Joan prays?
(a) The English army retreats.
(b) The river parts, allowing the troops to cross.
(c) The wind changes in their favor.
(d) A deer runs into the camp, allowing the troops to eat and avoid starvation.

12. Who is the Dauphin's military adviser?
(a) Archbishop of Rheims.
(b) Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille.
(c) Gilles de Rais.
(d) The Dauphin himself.

13. To what location does Joan accompany the French leader in Scene 3?
(a) A church.
(b) The English castle.
(c) A grotto.
(d) The Dauphin's castle.

14. In Scene 2, what is the first achievement Joan tells the Dauphin he will attain?
(a) He will live long as the ruler of France.
(b) He will regain France from the English.
(c) He will marry the princess of Spain.
(d) He will become a wise and kind ruler.

15. Whose nickname is "Bluebeard"?
(a) Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille.
(b) Archbishop of Rheims.
(c) Gilles de Rais.
(d) The Dauphin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the cause of the lack of eggs for Robert's breakfast in Scene 1?

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

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

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

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