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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Dauphin's head of church in Scene 2?
(a) Father Dunois.
(b) Cardinal de la Courte.
(c) Archbishop of Rheims.
(d) Archbishop de Vaucouleurs.

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

3. What is the French commander doing in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Planning strategy.
(b) Eating.
(c) Speaking with his second-in-command.
(d) Lamenting.

4. Who lives in the castle mentioned in Scene 1?
(a) The Dauphin.
(b) A military officer.
(c) The King of England.
(d) The castle is abandoned.

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

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

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

8. What does the French commander desperately need in Scene 3?
(a) Reinforcements.
(b) Food for his army.
(c) A westward wind.
(d) Rest for his army.

9. In Scene 3, what proves that Joan's power has risen significantly?
(a) The blessing of the Archbishop.
(b) The English army surrenders to Joan's French army.
(c) The fact that she has acquired an army and led it to Orleans.
(d) The army's dedication to her.

10. What country is the setting for this play?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Russia.

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

12. In Scene 1, what does Robert hope Joan will do for the troops?
(a) Treat their wounds.
(b) Bring them food and water.
(c) Inspire them to battle the Russians.
(d) Bolster morale and purpose.

13. In Scene 2, what subject is being discussed by the Archbishop and Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille?
(a) What to have for dinner.
(b) The dour state of France.
(c) A plan to overthrow the Dauphin.
(d) Financial matters of state.

14. What is the name of the castle in which the play opens?
(a) Valençay.
(b) Château d' Azay-le-Rideau.
(c) Vaucouleurs.
(d) Chambord.

15. What does the French commander do to Joan in Scene 3?
(a) He holds her in check.
(b) He refuses to let her in camp.
(c) He cedes command to her.
(d) He encourages her to move forward.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Joan make a request after the Dauphin gives her military control?

2. In Scene 2, who is waiting for the arrival of the Dauphin?

3. In Scene 1, whose voices does Joan claim to hear?

4. After Joan speaks with the Dauphin and his advisers in Scene 2, what does the Dauphin do?

5. Who lives in the castle mentioned at the opening of the play?

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