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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. How does Andrew explain the source of the noise?
(a) The Prisoner has a horse's bone that he uses to attack rats and other vermin when they get too much for him.
(b) The Prisoner is suffocating his cellmate.
(c) The Prisoner is singing to himself to stay calm.
(d) The Prisoner is crying and praying for help.

2. What does the King tell the other courtiers about Julian's behavior?
(a) It is a good example of true devotion.
(b) It is not as it should be.
(c) It is better than it had been.
(d) It is a disgrace.

3. He adds that Julian's spiritual freedom depends on what?
(a) To whom he prays.
(b) His desire to be saved.
(c) How often he attends mass.
(d) The Prisoner's physical freedom.

4. What does the King tell a nearby Beggar about Brother Ignatius?
(a) He is a villain.
(b) He is not available and does not want to see him.
(c) He is his brother.
(d) He will be glad to see him and tells him to wait.

5. How does Olivier refer to the Prisoner?
(a) As a beggar.
(b) As a prince.
(c) As a lout.
(d) As a thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is heard at the gate?

2. What does the letter to Julian contain?

3. At the sound of a muffled banging, what does Olivier do?

4. Of what does Anton assure the Doctor about Sigismund?

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

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