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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. What does the Doctor think about the Prisoner's soul?
(a) It is weak.
(b) It is going to Hell.
(c) It is noble and predestined for high distinction.
(d) It is dying.

2. The King reminds him that everything he did to his son, Sigismund, he did on who's advice?
(a) His wife's.
(b) Julian's.
(c) Ignatius'.
(d) The prophecy's.

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 Czar.
(b) The Buddha.
(c) The Christ.
(d) The Zeus.

4. How does Olivier refer to the Prisoner?
(a) As a thief.
(b) As a beggar.
(c) As a prince.
(d) As a lout.

5. What does the King want to do to Ignatius?
(a) Forcibly take Ignatius back to court and make him give proper advice.
(b) Make Ignatius inherit the crown when the King dies.
(c) Have Ignatius burned on the stake as a heretic.
(d) Kill Ignatius for the hateful things he says.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King say has eluded him?

2. What does the King tell the other courtiers about Julian's behavior?

3. What is heard at the gate?

4. For whom does the Doctor ask?

5. What does the letter to Julian contain?

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