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King John Act 1 Quiz
King John Act 1 Quiz
What theme is introduced through the Bastard’s character?
Legitimacy and identity
Love and jealousy
War and peace
Greed and betrayal
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What causes the dispute between the Faulconbridge brothers?
A question of legitimacy
A dispute over land boundaries
An unpaid debt
A broken marriage promise
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How does the Bastard feel about his illegitimacy?
He blames his mother bitterly
He hides it in shame
He accepts it proudly
He denies it completely
None
Who is the mother of the Faulconbridge brothers?
Lady Blanche
Lady Constance
Lady Faulconbridge
Lady Pembroke
None
What does the Bastard say about his mother after learning the truth?
He demands justice
He curses her for deceit
He denies the rumor
He forgives her easily
None
Who is King Philip of France’s son?
Arthur
Robert
Lewis the Dauphin
Edmund
None
What tone dominates King John’s response to France’s challenge?
Submissive and fearful
Indifferent and weary
Playful and mocking
Defiant and proud
None
What relationship does Arthur bear to King John?
He is John’s cousin
He is John’s son
He is John’s brother
He is John’s nephew
None
What claim does King John defend against France in Act 1?
His right to the English crown
His dominion over Normandy
His control over Ireland
His claim to the Scottish border
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What is France’s main demand in Act 1?
That John surrender his crown to Arthur
That England pay a tribute
That the Pope’s legate be accepted
That John marry Blanche
None
What does the Bastard decide to do with his lands after being knighted?
Sell them for profit
Keep them secretly
Give them to his brother
Return them to the crown
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What does King John’s mother, Queen Eleanor, urge him to do?
Seek peace with France
Marry to secure his power
Stand firm in his claim to the throne
Surrender to Arthur’s right
None
What city becomes the focus of the conflict between England and France?
Angers
Paris
Rouen
Calais
None
What is the Bastard’s attitude toward knighthood?
He dismisses it as meaningless
He sees it as a divine reward
He views it as honor mixed with hypocrisy
He fears the responsibility
None
What major conflict is established by the end of Act 1?
The struggle over Arthur’s claim to the English crown
The rebellion of the citizens of Angers
The rivalry between John and the Bastard
The tension between Eleanor and Constance
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Who is sent from France to deliver a message to King John?
Salisbury
Faulconbridge
Pembroke
Chatillon
None
What title does King John grant to Philip Faulconbridge?
Earl of Salisbury
Baron of Angers
Sir Richard Plantagenet
Duke of Austria
None
How does King John treat Chatillon after his message?
He dismisses him angrily
He imprisons him
He rewards him with gold
He offers him peace terms
None
Who encourages the Bastard to serve under King John?
Arthur
King Philip
Queen Eleanor
Lady Faulconbridge
None
Who is Arthur’s mother?
Eleanor
Constance
Margaret
Blanche
None
How does the Bastard describe wealth and honor?
He reveres them as divine gifts
He mocks them as deceitful prizes
He avoids speaking of them
He fears they will corrupt him
None
Who are the two brothers who dispute inheritance before King John?
The Faulconbridge brothers
The Pembroke brothers
The Salisbury brothers
The Lewis brothers
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How does Queen Eleanor react to Philip’s decision to serve King John?
She ignores his choice
She supports and praises him
She condemns his ambition
She doubts his loyalty
None
Who is revealed to be the illegitimate son of King Richard I?
Philip Faulconbridge
Robert Faulconbridge
Arthur
Lewis the Dauphin
None
What do the citizens of Angers decide when both armies arrive?
They will close their gates permanently
They will side with King John
They will support whoever proves victorious
They will side with King Philip
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How does King John justify his claim to the throne?
He conquered England by war
He married into power
He was named heir by his brother Richard
He is older than Arthur
None
Who is the reigning monarch at the start of King John?
King Richard
King Philip
King John
King Henry
None
What object does the Bastard mention as a symbol of his father’s memory?
A crown
A sword
A letter
A signet ring
None
What role does Queen Eleanor play in Act 1’s politics?
She mediates peace
She supports Arthur’s claim
She manipulates alliances to secure John’s rule
She retires from court
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What message does Chatillon bring from King Philip?
That France supports Arthur’s claim to the throne
That Philip offers peace and trade
That France seeks an alliance with England
That the Pope requests John’s loyalty
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