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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 3, what is one of the attributes Joan is given that is considered verification of her reputation?
(a) Incredible insight.
(b) Spiritual courage.
(c) A quiet strength.
(d) Easy-going nature.

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

3. In Scene 2, who schemes to trick Joan?
(a) Archbishop of Rheims, Gilles de Rais, Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille, and the Dauphin.
(b) Gilles de Rais and Archbishop of Rheims.
(c) No one.
(d) The Dauphin and Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille.

4. How does the Dauphin feel about Joan's convictions in Scene 2?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Ambiguous.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Encouraged.

5. In Scene 1, who is the Maid who is waiting at the door of the castle?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Mary.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Joan.

6. In Scene 2, what example is given of Joan's spiritual fortitude?
(a) Joan's refusal to enter the cathedral in her armor.
(b) The drowning of a man who refused to stop taking the Lord's name in vain.
(c) Joan's dedication to seeing the Archbishop of Rheims crowned as king.
(d) A vision of the Virgin Mary scene on a hillside next to Joan's house.

7. What is the cause of the lack of eggs for Robert's breakfast in Scene 1?
(a) The hens are diseased.
(b) Maid Joan's presence.
(c) A fox killed the hens.
(d) The eggs were stepped on.

8. How is the Dauphin described in Scene 2?
(a) Regal.
(b) Ineffectual.
(c) Disinterested.
(d) Intelligent.

9. What is the French army unable to do in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Defeat the Spanish.
(b) Come up with a competent strategy.
(c) Get organized.
(d) Cross the river.

10. Joan hopes to convince the leader of her country to do what in Scene 1?
(a) Raise her rival's home.
(b) Raise the alarm about the eclipse.
(c) Raise a litter of puppies she can't take care of.
(d) Raise a siege.

11. 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 vanquish the Spanish in battle.
(c) He will be crowned as King of France in the Cathedral of Rheims.
(d) He will become wealthy quickly and be able to pay his debts.

12. The play opens in what year?
(a) 1429.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1560.
(d) 1492.

13. What is Joan anxious to do in Scene 3?
(a) Attack the close enemy.
(b) Retreat.
(c) Take over control of the army from the French commander.
(d) Find food for the troops.

14. What is one of the attributes given to Joan in Scene 3 that is considered verification of her reputation?
(a) Physical prowess.
(b) Physical beauty.
(c) Domineering personality.
(d) Mental acuity.

15. Who informs Robert of the hens' recovery in Scene 1?
(a) His steward.
(b) A disembodied voice.
(c) His wife.
(d) Joan.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 2, what does Joan ask God for?

2. Whose nickname is "Bluebeard"?

3. What would the ships be hastened by in Scene 3?

4. What news does Bluebeard bring?

5. What country is the setting for this play?

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