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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sin is Joan warned about giving in to in Scene 5?
(a) Pride.
(b) Lust.
(c) Gluttony.
(d) Sloth.

2. In Scene 5, the French advisers give Joan an example of what happened to one young girl who stood up for her cause. Where was this woman?
(a) University of Paris.
(b) Oxford.
(c) University of London.
(d) University of Athens.

3. In Scene 6, what do the church officials threaten Joan with when she refuses to recant?
(a) Torture her.
(b) Turn her over to the prisoners for whatever purpose those men see fit.
(c) Throw her into a pit of snakes.
(d) Put her in front of a firing squad.

4. What do the new king and his advisers think of Joan's advice in Scene 5?
(a) They think she should stay out of matters of state.
(b) They think it is an excellent idea.
(c) They think it is dangerous.
(d) They think she should pray about it and come back.

5. In Scene 6, what occurs before Joan is brought into the courtroom?
(a) The courtroom fills with spectators.
(b) The noblemen and church officials debate.
(c) Joan's supposed crimes are announced to the assemblage.
(d) Joan is whipped and dressed in rags.

6. What has led to the ceremony at the cathedral in Scene 5?
(a) The miraculous birth of the Dauphin's first born son.
(b) Joan's intervention and military success.
(c) The Dauphin's arranged engagement to a Spanish princess.
(d) Joan's visions and success convinced the Dauphin to become a Christian.

7. In Scene 4, the men discussing Joan fear she is a threat to what system?
(a) The caste system.
(b) The church system.
(c) The military system.
(d) The feudal system.

8. Why is Joan warned about sinning in Scene 5?
(a) She continuously follows one of the French commanders.
(b) She delineates her military successes for her audience.
(c) She refuses to get out of bed.
(d) She overeats at the banquet.

9. Where does the ceremony take place in Scene 5?
(a) The cathedral at Champagne.
(b) The cathedral at Rheims.
(c) The cathedral at Alsace.
(d) In the royal palace.

10. In Scene 5, Joan desires to take a certain path now that she has been successful in battle. Why does she want to take that path?
(a) She has tasted success and is now driven to become an important person in the castle.
(b) She has always wanted to be royalty.
(c) She is tired of war and wants to return home to her family.
(d) Her passion for war outweighs her desire to return to a life of boredom.

11. Joan discusses ___________ with a military officer while in the cathedral.
(a) Their upcoming nuptials.
(b) The Dauphin's ceremony.
(c) Their success in battle.
(d) The future.

12. In Scene 4, it is believed that __________ about Joan may cause the common individuals to defect.
(a) Her miraculous raising of the dead.
(b) Her beatific visions.
(c) The way she gets along with the common people.
(d) Her charismatic traits.

13. In Scene 5, what is one of the emotions felt by Joan's colleagues when she makes her final decision about the battle in Paris?
(a) Awe for her convictions.
(b) Afraid of her power.
(c) Bored with her lectures.
(d) Happy for common sense.

14. Two members of the English army camp are discussing Joan. What do they think she is?
(a) A con artist.
(b) A demon.
(c) A saint.
(d) A witch.

15. Who joins the discussion the two men in the English camp are having about Joan in Scene 4?
(a) A French spy.
(b) A bishop.
(c) The Dauphin.
(d) A soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 4, Joan's charisma and legendary exploits are perceived as a threat to ____________.

2. What do the church officials believe their duty to Joan is?

3. In Scene 5, why is the king concerned about the lack of state funds?

4. What is one of the crimes Joan is to be tried for in Scene 6?

5. What has happened to Joan in the beginning of Scene 6?

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