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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is this act set?
(a) In a tent.
(b) In the castle.
(c) In Sigismund's mother's bedchamber.
(d) In the tower.

2. What are the orders given by Olivier?
(a) Peasants are all to rise up and rebel, and merchants are to be chained to the farmer's plows.
(b) The peasants are to be imprisioned and executed.
(c) The nobles are to be set free.
(d) The rebels are to destroy the castle.

3. How do the peasants feel about Sigismund?
(a) Angered that he disrespected their king.
(b) Excited to meet this prince that has been away from his kingdom.
(c) Frightened of the animal they think Sigismund has become but also eager to place him at the head of their rebellion.
(d) Honored to have him as their leader.

4. After the King collapses, how does Julian react?
(a) He collapses.
(b) He rushes in and kneels to Sigismund as if he were king.
(c) He rushes in and kneels to the King.
(d) He rushes in a grabs Sigismund.

5. What are peasants and other citizens doing?
(a) Asking to see the King.
(b) Running for their lives.
(c) Cheering in front of the castle.
(d) Blocking the roads as they flock to the churches, wanting to pray for the appearance of a "beggar king" who, in chains, will lead them into a new age.

6. The King, Confessor and courtiers leave, with some of the courtiers doing what to Julian?
(a) Laughing at him.
(b) Hugging him.
(c) Spitting on him.
(d) Bowing to him.

7. What does the King express to the Doctor?
(a) His uncertainties.
(b) His fear.
(c) His gratitude.
(d) His dislike.

8. With what does the Gypsy Girl say she is pregnant?
(a) A tumor.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Olivier's child.

9. What has been untouched since the Queen's death?
(a) Her makeup.
(b) Her clothing.
(c) Her food.
(d) Her bedchamber.

10. How does Sigismund react when Julian reveals himself?
(a) In fear.
(b) In excitement.
(c) In awe.
(d) In shock.

11. Who does a courtier report are on their way up?
(a) Ignatius and Sigismund.
(b) Anton and Sigismund.
(c) Julian and Sigismund.
(d) Adam and Sigismund.

12. What does the King ask the Confessor about Sigismund?
(a) Has Sigismund sinned.
(b) What would define a bad enough act by Sigismund that he could be executed.
(c) When will Sigismund be prepared to take over the throne.
(d) Will he listen to Sigismund's confessions.

13. What does the King tell Sigismund is his first responsibility as prince?
(a) To rid the kingdom of those who despise the King.
(b) To get rid of Julian, whom the King describes as a scheming serpent.
(c) To add to the list of Ten Prohibitions.
(d) To convince Brother Ignatius to return to the King's court.

14. What does the King urge Julian to be?
(a) A spy for him.
(b) More kind than Ignatius had been.
(c) Sigismund's friend.
(d) A better counselor to Sigismund than Ignatius was to him.

15. What is one of the Ten Prohibitions in which Sigismund seems to have a skill?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Gluttony.
(c) Horseback riding.
(d) Greed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Olivier demand that Sigismund accuse Julian?

2. What does the King point out about the room?

3. How does the Gypsy Girl respond when one of the rebels asks her where Olivier is?

4. What do Olivier and the rebels do to each village they pass through?

5. What has the King ordered Julian to be for the rest of his life?

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