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

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

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

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 Czar.
(b) The Zeus.
(c) The Christ.
(d) The Buddha.

5. Who does Olivier think can sense "the bloodshed to come?"
(a) The Jewish smugglers.
(b) The princes.
(c) The pigeons.
(d) The guards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anton urge the Doctor to give the Prisoner?

2. What are the Ten Prohibitions?

3. What does Julian tell the Doctor he is expected to do, regarding the Prisoner's health?

4. What is the setting of this scene?

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

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