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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The conviction was the direct result of what before the Prisoner was born?
(a) A prophecy that appeared.
(b) A witch that arrived.
(c) A dream the King had.
(d) A severe storm that appeared.

2. Ignatius says everything the King is and has ever been is nothing but what?
(a) Vanity.
(b) Ugliness.
(c) A waste.
(d) Greed.

3. Specific parallels to _____ story appear throughout the play, making thematic points about the importance of integrity, faith and tensions between spiritual and earthly power.
(a) The Zeus.
(b) The Christ.
(c) The Buddha.
(d) The Czar.

4. what does the Doctor think about what has been done to Sigismund?
(a) It is monstrous.
(b) It is interesting.
(c) It is incredible.
(d) It is sad.

5. As Anton goes, who comes back in.
(a) The Prisoner.
(b) Simon.
(c) The Doctor.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the prophecy contain?

2. After the Recruit goes off, what does conversation between the guards reveal about Olivier?

3. What does the Beggar say to the Monk, when the Monk asks what he wants?

4. What is the setting of this scene?

5. What is heard at the gate?

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