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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A rebel named Jeronim tells other rebels that Sigismund's insane-sounding words are proof of what?
(a) He should not be their leader.
(b) How the King and nobility drove him mad and are therefore evil and must be punished.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is not the King's son.

2. What is Sigismund's new prison cell?
(a) A room high up in the tower.
(b) An old barn.
(c) A subterranean chamber beneath the tower.
(d) His mother's bedchamber.

3. 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.

4. What do Sigismund and Adam discuss?
(a) Their plans for helping Olivier.
(b) Their plans for defeating Olivier.
(c) Their plans for helping the King.
(d) Their plans for escape.

5. Why does the King say that he must be obeyed?
(a) Because as King he has the ultimate authority and was given that authority by God.
(b) Because he will kill anyone who does not listen to him.
(c) Because he has the most money.
(d) Because he does not like to be ignored.

6. What do the Courtiers do to Sigismund?
(a) They beat him.
(b) They carry him off and subdue him.
(c) They bow down to him.
(d) They execute him.

7. What is the King prepared to do to ensure that power and order in the kingdom continue?
(a) Anything but hurt Sigismund.
(b) Create new laws.
(c) Whatever is necessary.
(d) Add to the list of Ten Prohibitions.

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

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

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

11. As a courtier reports on Sigismund's desire to rest, of what does the King become aware?
(a) Screaming in the tower.
(b) A strange noise coming from a nearby room.
(c) Music being played on an organ.
(d) Someone singing.

12. How does Simon think he will get information out of the Gypsy Girl?
(a) If she is tortured.
(b) If she is starved.
(c) If she is told Olivier is dead.
(d) If she was left alone with Sigismund.

13. How does Julian refer to Sigismund?
(a) As a beggar.
(b) As the next king.
(c) As the devil.
(d) As crown prince.

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

15. What is the nobleman Adam's job?
(a) To prepare the meals for Sigismund and the King.
(b) To pose as Sigismund's friend and get him to talk about his true feelings.
(c) To guide the King in his decisions regarding Sigismund.
(d) To teach Sigismund how to ride a horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is this act set?

2. What are Tartars?

3. What do the two Gypsy Girls say about Olivier's march to power?

4. Julian unwraps the bundle of royal robes brought in by Anton and insists Sigismund do what with them?

5. How does Adam communicate with Sigismund?

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