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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Anton say the Prisoner sometimes flies into a rage and attacks?
(a) The King.
(b) Him.
(c) The Guards.
(d) Animals.

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

3. What does Sigismund say about man, as Julian calls for the guards?
(a) Man is evil.
(b) Man is strange.
(c) Man is the devil.
(d) Man is glorious.

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

5. Why can Sigismund not see his father and mother, according to Julian?
(a) He has no parents.
(b) They are dead.
(c) They are far away.
(d) He was banished from his parents' sight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King tell the other courtiers about Julian's behavior?

2. How do the people feel about this news from the King?

3. Of what was the Prisoner convicted?

4. After Julian sends Simon away, what does he discuss with Anton?

5. what does the Doctor think about what has been done to Sigismund?

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