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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How do the new king and his advisers feel about Joan in Scene 5?
2. In Scene 4, the men discussing Joan fear she is a threat to what system?
3. Why do the nobleman and the chaplain believe that Joan should be burned?
4. In what year does Scene 6 open?
5. Who joins the discussion the two men in the English camp are having about Joan in Scene 4?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Dauphin is finally crowned as King of France at the cathedral at Rheims. What events lead to his coronation? In the beginning of the play, does his coronation look like an even remote possibility? Why or why not? Does it appear that the king now has France and its citizens under his control? Why or why not? Do you think the king's advisers now respect him rather than looking at him as a puppet for their own political gain? Why or why not? What is Joan's role in all of this? Is she an integral piece of the puzzle in the events leading up to the coronation? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Joan's power over the most important men in France leads to fear that her individualism might undermine the stability of the feudal structure. Describe the various intricacies of the feudal system and elaborate on what Joan's actions, while appearing fairly insignificant, might do to affect the entire structure. If the feudal system did collapse, what would the ramifications be to each level of the system? What would the pros and cons be of just such a synergistic system being the core of a country's economy and political/social structure?
Essay Topic 3
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?
This section contains 400 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
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