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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 and then tells him to arrange for watchmen to be alert for the nobleman's approach.
(d) He becomes angry but also agrees with Anton.

2. How does Ignatius respond when the King falls to his knees, asking Ignatius' guidance in how to get his son back?
(a) Ignatius tellls him to leave.
(b) Ignatius tells him he does not deserve his son.
(c) Ignatius tells him he will do all he can.
(d) Ignatius tells him he's just acting.

3. As the Man and the Recruit continue to speak in poetic language about signs of approaching violence, what does Olivier do?
(a) He listens in on the conversation.
(b) He goes to his rooms.
(c) He grabs a weapon and prepares to beat the Prisoner into silence.
(d) He calls to the Prisoner.

4. Julian appears, carrying a vial that contains what?
(a) Water.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Sigismund's blood.
(d) The Doctor's potion.

5. Upon who does the Second urge the King to declare war?
(a) The Muslim.
(b) The Jews.
(c) The French.
(d) The peasants.

6. After the Recruit goes off, what does conversation between the guards reveal about Olivier?
(a) He is the new Guard Commander.
(b) He is the King.
(c) He is a knight.
(d) He is also a new Recruit.

7. What happens when Sigismund says, "Father, into thy hands? "
(a) The King walks into the room.
(b) He collapses before he can finish.
(c) He begins to laugh.
(d) God calls to him.

8. How does Sigismund imitate Christ's posture?
(a) When he is with children.
(b) On the Crucifix.
(c) When he walks on water.
(d) When he prays to God in Gethsemane.

9. How does the book the Monk reads describe the presence of the world?
(a) As a venemous fungus.
(b) As a green, luscious place.
(c) As a colorful rainbow.
(d) As a desert wasteland.

10. As Anton goes, who comes back in.
(a) The King.
(b) Simon.
(c) The Doctor.
(d) The Prisoner.

11. How does Olivier speak about violence to come?
(a) With sadness.
(b) With fear.
(c) With pleasure.
(d) With anger.

12. How does Ignatius respond when the Young Monk reads a quote about an innocent man being condemned?
(a) He loses his temper.
(b) He glares at the King.
(c) He turns to leave.
(d) He begins to cry.

13. What does Julian tell Sigismund he has come to bring him?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Joy.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

14. For whom does the Doctor ask?
(a) The guards.
(b) His patient.
(c) His son.
(d) The King.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Olivier think can sense "the bloodshed to come?"

2. What does the letter to Julian contain?

3. In the distance, what are heard?

4. What did the prophecy contain?

5. Ignatius says everything the King is and has ever been is nothing but what?

(see the answer keys)

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