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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Joan speaks with the Dauphin and his advisers in Scene 2, what does the Dauphin do?
(a) He dismisses the advisers from his presence.
(b) He bans Joan from the castle.
(c) He retires to his room to consider what Joan has said.
(d) He asks his advisers their opinion.

3. 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 make sure she is paid a fair wage for her duties.
(d) To bring peace to the kingdom.

4. In Scene 1, whose voices does Joan claim to hear?
(a) Those of many demons.
(b) The voices of her inner conscience.
(c) Saint Margaret's and Saint Catherine's.
(d) Her father's and mother's.

5. In Scene 1, what animals does the steward say are not producing?
(a) The birds.
(b) The cows.
(c) The hens.
(d) The horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Dauphin's military adviser?

2. What is the name of the city where the men are waiting for the Dauphin in Scene 2?

3. What is the French commander doing in the beginning of Scene 3?

4. Where is the French army located in the beginning of Scene 3?

5. In Scene 2, what example is given of Joan's spiritual fortitude?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Scene 1, what makes Joan think she is doing God's work? What does Robert think of her assertions?

2. In Scene 3, the attitude toward Joan and her supposed powers is variable. How do the men in the castles feel about Joan? How do the men in the trenches with Joan feel about her?

3. How do the nobleman and the chaplain feel about Joan, and how do they feel she should be treated?

4. Explain what happens to the men in the king's dream who participated in the trial and execution of Joan of Arc.

5. In Scene 4, two men in an English army camp are having a discussion. Who are the men, and what are they discussing?

6. After her victory at Orleans, what are Joan's intentions outlined in Scene 5?

7. Robert de Baudricourt is upset because there are no eggs for his breakfast. What does the steward tell Robert is the reason for the lack of eggs?

8. Would Joan's mission be complete with a victory at Orleans, or would it just whet her appetite for battle?

9. In Scene 6, what are the church officials willing to do if Joan will not recant her sins?

10. The church officials holding Joan's trial believe it is their duty to do what?

(see the answer keys)

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