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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the people feel about this news from the King?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Unsure.
(c) Thrilled.
(d) Miserable.

2. In front of the tower, why does Olivier bully and berate a young Recruit?
(a) For not responding properly to his petty orders.
(b) The Recruit argued with Olivier.
(c) The Recruit was late to his post.
(d) He is shy.

3. How does Julian react when Anton speaks about how glad he will be when the nobleman has gone?
(a) He becomes angry but also agrees with Anton.
(b) He becomes angry and then tells him to arrange for watchmen to be alert for the nobleman's approach.
(c) He is saddened by this news that Anton does not want to see the nobleman.
(d) He becomes surprised that Anton would not be excited about the nobleman's arrival.

4. What is the setting of this scene?
(a) In a room in the tower.
(b) In the King's private rooms.
(c) In the dungeon.
(d) In a field behind the tower.

5. Why does the Doctor tear up his suggestions for keeping the Prisoner healthy?
(a) He needs nothing less than to be spiritually reborn and freed as soon as possible.
(b) He wants to see the Prisoner suffer.
(c) He does not want to do what the King requests.
(d) He is already being treated well and fed healthy food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can not see the Governor?

2. About what are the citizens talking?

3. Julian then talks about how he was manipulated into doing what?

4. As the Man and the Recruit continue to speak in poetic language about signs of approaching violence, what does Olivier do?

5. Of what was the Doctor accused based on the Prisoner's survival?

(see the answer key)

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