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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. Of what was the Doctor accused based on the Prisoner's survival?
(a) Wanting to be far from this kingdom.
(b) Having ambitions for power.
(c) Trying to save the Prisoner.
(d) Wanting a new king.

2. What happens when Sigismund drinks the potion?
(a) He hallucinates.
(b) He falls unconscious.
(c) He vomits.
(d) He loses his mind.

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

4. How does Sigismund make Anton angry?
(a) Sigismund is trying to pick the lock.
(b) He sees from the straw that Sigismund has been playing with fire.
(c) Sigismund argues with him.
(d) He sees Sigismund trying to climb out the tower window.

5. How does Anton respond to Julian's interest to join the court?
(a) He knows Julian will be a good choice for the court.
(b) He is just as excited to be a part of the King's court.
(c) He hopes he too will be asked to be a part of the court.
(d) He tells him he willll be facing several new and difficult responsibilities and suggests they escape before they get involved in all the politics and manipulations of court life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose grave does the King want to see?

2. What does the King tell a nearby Beggar about Brother Ignatius?

3. What does Sigismund do when the Peasant Woman tries to get him to pray with her?

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

5. What does the King instruct the Monk to tell Ignatius?

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