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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Doctor tell Julian he has chosen since he became an adult?
(a) A life filled with people.
(b) An exciting life.
(c) A thrilling career.
(d) A life of loneliness.

2. What does the Beggar say to the Monk, when the Monk asks what he wants?
(a) The Beggar repeatedly says he's not worthy of Ignatius' attention,.
(b) The Beggar wants to speak with Ignatius.
(c) The Beggar was once a monk himself.
(d) The Beggar wants food and shelter.

3. As Anton goes, who comes back in.
(a) The King.
(b) Simon.
(c) The Prisoner.
(d) The Doctor.

4. Specific parallels to _____ story appear throughout the play, making thematic points about the importance of integrity, faith and tensions between spiritual and earthly power.
(a) The Christ.
(b) The Zeus.
(c) The Czar.
(d) The Buddha.

5. What does the Doctor say is the same as strong will?
(a) Strong arms.
(b) Strong faith.
(c) Strong thoughts.
(d) A strong mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of this scene?

2. Why does the Doctor tear up his suggestions for keeping the Prisoner healthy?

3. The Doctor accuses Julian of committing a crime against who?

4. Who is a spiritual young man tortured and imprisoned by authority figures afraid of his power?

5. What does the King do when the Young Monk reads another quote?

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