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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the King tearfully recall, regarding a king turning over his throne to his heir?
(a) The King did not want to give his kingdom to anyone.
(b) That King had urged his heir to bless the people of the kingdom in the same way that he himself had been blessed.
(c) The heir did not appreciate what was given to him.
(d) The young King looked just like his father.

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

3. Julian unwraps the bundle of royal robes brought in by Anton and insists Sigismund do what with them?
(a) Put them on.
(b) Tear them to shreds.
(c) Wave them out the window.
(d) Burn them.

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

5. What do Olivier and the rebels do to each village they pass through?
(a) They cheer them on.
(b) They help each one.
(c) They destroy each one.
(d) They form an army.

6. What example of the executions does the Confessor give the King?
(a) Five year old children, who have been able to tell the difference between an apple and a coin, have been executed.
(b) Only those that are not royalty may be executed.
(c) Only severe acts deserve execution.
(d) I do not believe in execution.

7. Who is the Confessor?
(a) One who confesses his sins to the King.
(b) The courtier who has been with Sigismund.
(c) A spy for the King.
(d) The hearer of the King's prayers and confessions.

8. How does the Gypsy Girl react when Sigismund tells her of a rumor that Olivier has been killed in battle?
(a) She does not react.
(b) She just laughs.
(c) She cries.
(d) She screams.

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

10. What does Sigismund sense?
(a) Something important is about to happen to him.
(b) He is about to die.
(c) Hatred among the people.
(d) Fear.

11. Why does Anton try to force Sigismund's feet into his boots?
(a) He believes they have to escape.
(b) The ground is cold.
(c) He is trying to put the royal garments on Sigismund.
(d) He does not want the Messenger to steal the boots.

12. What does the Doctor have prepared if Sigismund should become unstable?
(a) A syringe filled with a sedative.
(b) A padded cell.
(c) A sponge that has been soaked in a powerful narcotic.
(d) A strait jacket.

13. How does the Gypsy Girl respond when one of the rebels asks her where Olivier is?
(a) She tells him where Olivier is.
(b) She screams.
(c) She hits him.
(d) She refuses to speak.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sigismund tell the Doctor and Anton, when they run in?

2. Of what does Sigismund say Olivier smells?

3. What does the King urge Julian to be?

4. How does the King take the Confessor to mean by his statement regarding executions?

5. Why does Olivier want weapons drawn on Sigismund?

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