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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He adds that Julian's spiritual freedom depends on what?
(a) His desire to be saved.
(b) The Prisoner's physical freedom.
(c) How often he attends mass.
(d) To whom he prays.

2. How does Julian react when Anton speaks about how glad he will be when the nobleman has gone?
(a) He becomes angry and then tells him to arrange for watchmen to be alert for the nobleman's approach.
(b) He becomes surprised that Anton would not be excited about the nobleman's arrival.
(c) He is saddened by this news that Anton does not want to see the nobleman.
(d) He becomes angry but also agrees with Anton.

3. What does the letter to Julian contain?
(a) The news that the King wants the Prisoner removed from the Tower.
(b) A note from the King thanking him for his birthday gift.
(c) The news that the King is coming for a visit.
(d) The news that the King's nephew has been killed in a riding accident and that the King's chief advisor has suddenly become a monk.

4. Julian then talks about how he was manipulated into doing what?
(a) Feeding the Prisoner unhealthy food.
(b) Putting the Prisoner in the darkest, most damp cell available.
(c) Beating the Prisoner once every day.
(d) Putting the Prisoner into the prison cell with windows.

5. For whom does the Doctor ask?
(a) His patient.
(b) His son.
(c) The guards.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Olivier refer to the Prisoner?

2. The Doctor accuses Julian of committing a crime against who?

3. Over what do Olivier, Pancras and Andrew argue?

4. Specific parallels to _____ story appear throughout the play, making thematic points about the importance of integrity, faith and tensions between spiritual and earthly power.

5. Who is Anton?

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