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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. Where is the French army located in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Orleans.
(c) Paris.
(d) Lorraine.

2. To what location does Joan accompany the French leader in Scene 3?
(a) The English castle.
(b) A church.
(c) A grotto.
(d) The Dauphin's castle.

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

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

5. What does Joan exhibit in Scene 3 that convinces the men in battle that she is sent by God?
(a) A vision of St. Margaret and St. Catherine.
(b) Control over animals.
(c) A piece of the True Cross.
(d) Otherworldly behavior and miracles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 2, who joins the two men awaiting the Dauphin's arrival?

2. In what room does Joan meet with the Dauphin?

3. In Scene 1, who is the Maid who is waiting at the door of the castle?

4. Who is the leader that Joan hopes to influence in Scene 1?

5. How is Joan associated with Robert de Baudricourt in Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the Epilogue, what does King Charles find out about Joan and how long is it after Joan's execution?

2. What is the additional charge brought against Joan in Scene 6, and what is her reaction to that charge?

3. Explain what happens to the men in the king's dream who participated in the trial and execution of Joan of Arc.

4. In Scene 1, Robert believes that Joan can have a positive effect on the troops. Why does Robert believe this, and what effect does he hope Joan will have?

5. In Scene 3, Joan agrees to accompany Dunois to what location and for what reason?

6. As Dunois and Joan make their way toward their destination late in Scene 3, what happens?

7. Who joins the Archbishop of Rheims and Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille to wait for the Dauphin's arrival in Scene 2? What is this man's nickname and why is that what he is called?

8. How do the men responsible for Joan's trial and execution react to the news that she has been canonized?

9. What does Joan do in Scene 3 to convince the men in battle that she is authentic?

10. After her victory at Orleans, what are Joan's intentions outlined in Scene 5?

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