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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 tower.
(c) In the castle.
(d) In Sigismund's mother's bedchamber.

2. What are peasants and other citizens doing?
(a) 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.
(b) Running for their lives.
(c) Asking to see the King.
(d) Cheering in front of the castle.

3. What does the King point out about the room?
(a) It looks just as it did when Sigismund was born.
(b) It is a beautiful room, just like his Queen who used to inhabit it.
(c) That Sigismund was conceived in this very room.
(d) It will be Sigismund's new home.

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

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 does not like to be ignored.
(d) Because he has the most money.

6. After the courtier who has given Julian the news goes, Anton tries to do what for Julian?
(a) Plead on his behalf.
(b) Make him laugh.
(c) Find him a new job.
(d) Comfort him.

7. What does Sigismund tell the Doctor and Anton, when they run in?
(a) The war is over.
(b) Olivier is dead, explaining he has seen visions that have told him so.
(c) The Gypsy Girl was a witch.
(d) He is dying.

8. What does the Spirit Figure of Julian do so Siglismund can see the war from above?
(a) He lifts him high in the air.
(b) He removes his head, giving it to Sigismund.
(c) He turns into a plane.
(d) He gives Sigismund wings.

9. What is the King's judgment regarding Sigismund?
(a) He should be made king.
(b) He should be exectued.
(c) He should be exiled.
(d) He should be imprisoned again.

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

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

12. Why does Olivier want weapons drawn on Sigismund?
(a) To embarrass him.
(b) To scare him.
(c) To see if he recognizes objects.
(d) To kill him.

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

14. 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 should not be their leader.
(c) He is not the King's son.
(d) He is insane.

15. What does Olivier order Julian to try to do?
(a) Defend himself.
(b) Hide.
(c) Run away.
(d) Kill Sigismund.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Julian refer to Sigismund?

2. What is Anton's warning?

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

4. What does the Boy say the peasants are doing?

5. What does Julian insist must be done with the Messenger?

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