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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is an officer in Scene 2 nicknamed "Bluebeard." Why is that his nickname?
(a) His mother gave him that nickname as a baby.
(b) His beard is an odd shade of gray that looks bluish.
(c) There is a rumor that he has killed his former wives and buried them in the basement.
(d) He dyes his facial hair blue.

2. In Scene 2, who tries to trick Joan into thinking he is the Dauphin?
(a) Archbishop of Rheims.
(b) Bluebeard.
(c) Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

3. What is Joan traveling to do in Scene 2?
(a) To declare war on England.
(b) To speak with the Archbishop of Rheims about her visions.
(c) To seek an audience with the Dauphin.
(d) To convince Gilles de Rais to join her in Orleans.

4. Why does the French commander not allow Joan to move forward to attack?
(a) Because he will not allow a woman to lead his army.
(b) Because of unfavorable wind conditions.
(c) Because he thinks Joan doesn't have any idea what she is doing.
(d) Because the English army is too powerful.

5. In Scene 2, who joins the two men awaiting the Dauphin's arrival?
(a) Bluebeard.
(b) Joan.
(c) Robert de Baudricourt.
(d) The steward.

6. In Scene 2, what is the first achievement Joan tells the Dauphin he will attain?
(a) He will live long as the ruler of France.
(b) He will become a wise and kind ruler.
(c) He will regain France from the English.
(d) He will marry the princess of Spain.

7. What does the Dauphin tell the high-ranking officials when they return to the room in Scene 2?
(a) That Joan is to be taken to the dungeon.
(b) That they will now have to follow Joan.
(c) That they are dismissed from his employ.
(d) That they must give him more money for a military exploit.

8. Who is the Dauphin's military adviser?
(a) The Dauphin himself.
(b) Gilles de Rais.
(c) Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille.
(d) Archbishop of Rheims.

9. In Scene 3, what has Joan gained access to that is considered evidence of her reputation?
(a) The Ark of the Covenant.
(b) The cathedral at Rheims.
(c) The chasse.
(d) Leaders.

10. How is Joan associated with Robert de Baudricourt in Scene 1?
(a) Her father owes allegiance to him.
(b) She has heard about him in her brother's stories of war.
(c) She is a maid in his kitchen.
(d) He is her uncle.

11. In Scene 1, what city does Joan hope will be the location for the siege?
(a) Alsace.
(b) Paris.
(c) Bonhomme.
(d) Orleans.

12. In Scene 2, what does Joan raise after being given control of the military?
(a) Her sword.
(b) The royal decree written on parchment.
(c) The Dauphin's spirits.
(d) The royal crown.

13. In Scene 1, the castle is described as located on a river between which two cities?
(a) Marseille and Lyon.
(b) Toulouse and Nice.
(c) Champagne and Lorraine.
(d) Montpellier and Bordeaux.

14. What is the purpose of Joan's request to the leader of her country in Scene 1?
(a) To make sure she is paid a fair wage for her duties.
(b) To bring peace to the kingdom.
(c) To drive the English out of France.
(d) To be able to find a rich husband.

15. In Scene 2, what is the second achievement that Joan tells the Dauphin he will attain?
(a) He will be killed in battle and become a war hero for France.
(b) He will be crowned as King of France in the Cathedral of Rheims.
(c) He will vanquish the Spanish in battle.
(d) He will become wealthy quickly and be able to pay his debts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 1, what does Robert hope for Joan in her mission?

2. What news does Bluebeard bring?

3. In Scene 3, what happens right after Joan prays?

4. What does Joan agree to do for the French commander?

5. Whose nickname is "Bluebeard"?

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