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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He adds that Julian's spiritual freedom depends on what?
(a) How often he attends mass.
(b) His desire to be saved.
(c) To whom he prays.
(d) The Prisoner's physical freedom.

2. The Doctor that with each glance the Prisoner offers what?
(a) A view into his soul.
(b) His patience and holiness.
(c) A lesson to be learned.
(d) A glimpse of what it is like to be a prisoner.

3. How does Olivier refer to the Prisoner?
(a) As a lout.
(b) As a beggar.
(c) As a prince.
(d) As a thief.

4. What is the setting of this scene?
(a) A monastery.
(b) A castle.
(c) The tower.
(d) A church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is revealed about the Peasant Woman?

2. The King talks at length about how his kingdom is falling apart and how he plans to attack who?

3. Who does Anton say the Prisoner sometimes flies into a rage and attacks?

4. In the distance, what are heard?

5. Specific parallels to _____ story appear throughout the play, making thematic points about the importance of integrity, faith and tensions between spiritual and earthly power.

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place at the beginning of this scene?

2. How does Julian feel about joining the King's court?

3. How does this scene begin?

4. How will Sigismund's new order be different from the old?

5. What does the King instruct the Monk to do?

6. What does Julian want Sigismund to do with the royal robes? What is Sigismund's response?

7. What suddenly happens to Sigismund?

8. What does Sigismund say about the old regime?

9. Who enters with two noblemen?

10. What does the conversation with the Peasant Woman reveal?

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