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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does the French commander do to Joan in Scene 3?
(a) He holds her in check.
(b) He refuses to let her in camp.
(c) He encourages her to move forward.
(d) He cedes command to her.

7. What is the purpose of Joan's request to the leader of her country in Scene 1?
(a) To drive the English out of France.
(b) To be able to find a rich husband.
(c) To bring peace to the kingdom.
(d) To make sure she is paid a fair wage for her duties.

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

9. How do the high-ranking officials feel after the Dauphin tells them his decision after speaking with Joan in Scene 2?
(a) Happy.
(b) Incredulous.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Energized.

10. What has happened to the French army in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Their morale has dropped.
(b) They have been defeated by the English.
(c) They have deserted the cause.
(d) They have stalled.

11. What is the French army unable to do in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Come up with a competent strategy.
(b) Cross the river.
(c) Get organized.
(d) Defeat the Spanish.

12. How does Joan feel about meeting with the leader of her country?
(a) Nonplussed.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Confident.
(d) Frightened.

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

14. In Scene 2, who schemes to trick Joan?
(a) The Dauphin and Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille.
(b) Gilles de Rais and Archbishop of Rheims.
(c) Archbishop of Rheims, Gilles de Rais, Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille, and the Dauphin.
(d) No one.

15. In what room does Joan meet with the Dauphin?
(a) The treasury.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The military strategy room.
(d) The throne room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Joan hopes to convince the leader of her country to do what in Scene 1?

2. The play opens in what year?

3. In Scene 1, what does Robert hope Joan will do for the troops?

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

5. In Scene 2, what is the first achievement Joan tells the Dauphin he will attain?

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