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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what month does Scene 6 open?
2. With whom is Joan carrying on a discussion in Scene 5 while in the cathedral?
3. In Scene 4, the men discussing Joan fear she is a threat to what system?
4. Joan's demeanor during the trial is what?
5. In Scene 4, where are the two men who are discussing Joan?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Joan's one moment of weakness comes during her trial when she is faced with the possibility of torture and death. How does Joan respond to this threat? What does she do in an attempt to avoid torture and death? Do you think she is under the impression that this act will buy her freedom? Why or why not? What does she do when she finds out that she is still bound for life imprisonment? Do you think she understands the repercussions of this act? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Twenty-five years after Joan's execution, King Charles receives interesting information about Joan. What is that information? What is the significance of this information? Has Joan been vindicated through martyrdom, or does she simply appear to be an innocent victim of political posturing? Why? Why do you think a second trial was held? Do you think the king feels any guilt for what happened to Joan, and if he does, do you think this information sets his mind at ease? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Once the Dauphin turns control of the French army over to Joan, the high-ranking officials of his court are called into the room and informed of the decision. What happens when these men are basically commanded to follow a young girl into battle? Does this validate Joan's new authority, or do you think it is a show for the Dauphin? Why? What does Joan do after the men fall to their knees? What does this symbolize?
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