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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. What has happened to the French army in the beginning of Scene 3?
2. In Scene 1, what animals does the steward say are not producing?
3. Who is the leader that Joan hopes to influence in Scene 1?
4. Why is Robert angry in Scene 1?
5. What is the cause of the lack of eggs for Robert's breakfast in Scene 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Scene 5, why doesn't Joan want to return home after her success at Orleans?
2. In Scene 2, why is the Dauphin called "ineffectual"?
3. In the Epilogue, what does King Charles find out about Joan and how long is it after Joan's execution?
4. What is the additional charge brought against Joan in Scene 6, and what is her reaction to that charge?
5. What is Joan's response to the church officials' threats of torture if she doesn't sign the paper admitting heresy in Scene 6?
6. What are the Archbishop of Rheims and Lord Chamberlain de la Tremouille discussing while they wait for the Dauphin's arrival in Scene 2?
7. How does Joan react to the powerful men kneeling at her feet in the king's dream?
8. In Scene 4, Joan's alignment as an individual with the French king poses a threat to what system, and why?
9. What do each of Joan's colleagues say about her plan to liberate Paris?
10. What is the setting for the play, and what is the location for the opening of the play?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
An important part of Joan's leadership ability and faith is confidence. Joan radiates confidence borne of divine providence, and her faith is steadfast. Why is Joan so supremely confident in her mission? What makes her so confident? Do you think the supernatural events occurring during her presence increase that confidence? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
What is the triggering event for Joan to believe that God has called her for a mission? Is her reaction typical for that time? Do you think if Joan had lived during a different era, her reaction to hearing voices might have been different? What about religion in the Middle Ages would lead a person hearing voices to believe they are hearing the voice of a saint? Joan's convictions are strong and her faith is unshakable. Do you think blind faith was more prevalent and stronger in the Middle Ages than it is today?
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