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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 1, what does Robert think about Joan's assertion that she hears voices?

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

3. There is an officer in Scene 2 nicknamed "Bluebeard." Why is that his nickname?

4. What is one of the items Joan convinces Robert to give her in Scene 1?

5. What does Robert hope will help the troops with Joan's presence?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Scene 2, why is the Dauphin called "ineffectual"?

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

3. What news does Gilles de Rais bring to the Archbishop of Rheims and Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille in Scene 2?

4. Why do you think the English officials were quick to label Joan a witch in Scene 4?

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

6. What is the purpose of Joan's visit to the castle in the beginning of Scene 1?

7. What has happened to Joan in the beginning of Scene 6?

8. In Scene 4, two men in an English army camp are having a discussion. Who are the men, and what are they discussing?

9. In Scene 6, what are the church officials willing to do if Joan will not recant her sins?

10. Would Joan's mission be complete with a victory at Orleans, or would it just whet her appetite for battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Catholic church is well represented in this play, including the Archbishop of Rheims and various bishops, clergymen, and officials. Given the skepticism these men show when exposed to Joan's mission/cause, would it be fair to say that these men weren't strong in their faith? Though the Archbishop of Rheims comes to respect and believe in Joan, why wouldn't he give her the benefit of the doubt from the beginning?

Essay Topic 2

In the opening scene, the reader is introduced to Joan and can see how commoners and noblemen alike view Joan and her powers. The steward has heard of Joan and is convinced her presence is why the hens have stopped laying eggs. Robert de Baudricourt thinks Joan's claims are preposterous, but he believes she will have a positive effect on the morale of the troops. How does this introduction set the tone for the way Joan is viewed throughout the play? Is this a case of foreshadowing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Once the Dauphin turns control of the French army over to Joan, the high-ranking officials of his court are called into the room and informed of the decision. What happens when these men are basically commanded to follow a young girl into battle? Does this validate Joan's new authority, or do you think it is a show for the Dauphin? Why? What does Joan do after the men fall to their knees? What does this symbolize?

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