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King John Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz
King John Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz
What do both kings agree to before leaving Angers?
A renewed war against Austria
A permanent treaty under the Pope
A temporary peace sealed by marriage
A division of France
None
What do both armies demand from the citizens of Angers?
To open their gates for refuge
To declare who is the rightful king of England
To surrender their arms
To pay tribute to France
None
How does Constance react to the proposed marriage?
She blesses the union
She remains silent and indifferent
She is furious and feels betrayed
She supports Lewis’s choice
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What theme is most emphasized in Act 2 Scene 1?
War restoring honor
Faith defeating ambition
Politics driven by self-interest
Love conquering all
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What does King Philip ultimately decide after hearing Pandulph’s advice?
He attacks Angers
He sides with Constance
He breaks peace with John
He agrees to the marriage alliance
None
Who is leading the French forces at Angers?
Lewis the Dauphin
Austria
King Philip
Arthur
None
How do the citizens of Angers respond to both kings’ claims?
They refuse to choose until one side proves victorious
They surrender to King John
They swear allegiance to France
They flee the city
None
What image dominates the Bastard’s final speech of the scene?
The corruption of wealth and power
The glory of battle
The strength of family ties
The sanctity of religion
None
What symbolic act seals the peace between France and England?
Blanche and Lewis’s joining of hands
A shared feast
Signing of a treaty
Exchange of crowns
None
What does the Bastard say about “commodity”?
That self-interest rules politics
That love guides kings
That peace ensures honor
That truth will prevail
None
Who feels most betrayed by the peace treaty?
Eleanor
The Bastard
Constance
Arthur
None
What title will Lewis gain through the marriage?
King of England after John’s death
Lord of Normandy
Earl of Angers
Prince of France
None
What emblem does Austria wear that provokes the Bastard’s anger?
A lion’s skin
A red rose
A golden crown
A silver cross
None
Why does the Bastard despise the Duke of Austria?
For killing King Richard I
For stealing his inheritance
For mocking Queen Eleanor
For betraying King John
None
Who accompanies King John to the walls of Angers?
Constance and Arthur
Lewis and Austria
Queen Eleanor and the Bastard
Pandulph and Blanche
None
What do the citizens of Angers propose after the inconclusive battle?
Arthur’s coronation
A new battle
A marriage between Lewis and Blanche
A truce without conditions
None
What does Austria’s presence symbolize in this scene?
Wisdom and justice
Loyalty and valor
Cowardice and false pride
Faith and obedience
None
Who is Blanche in relation to King John?
His cousin
His sister
His niece
His daughter
None
How does Austria respond to Constance’s outburst?
He defends her cause
He demands her exile
He mocks her sorrow
He leaves in silence
None
Who is appointed to command the English forces?
The Bastard
Hubert
Pembroke
Lewis
None
What does King Philip hope to gain from Blanche’s marriage?
Revenge on Austria
Alliance with the Pope
Control of Angers
Peace with England
None
What does King John propose to resolve the dispute with France?
Marriage alliance
Trial by battle
Division of Angers
Peace negotiations
None
Who suggests Blanche marry Lewis?
The Bastard
Arthur
Constance
Eleanor
None
Who mocks both sides for their hypocrisy?
Eleanor
Austria
Hubert
The Bastard
None
Who supports King Philip’s claim against King John?
Constance and Arthur
Pandulph and Blanche
Eleanor and the Bastard
Hubert and Pembroke
None
How does the Bastard describe the outcome of the day’s events?
As a triumph of policy over honor
As a victory for truth
As a divine blessing
As a loss for England
None
Where does Act 2 Scene 1 take place?
In King John’s court
At a battlefield camp
Before the walls of Angers
In the French palace
None
How do both armies test their strength before attacking the city?
They trade envoys
They exchange insults
They fight briefly and both claim victory
They send archers to the walls
None
What does Constance accuse King Philip of after agreeing to the marriage?
Deceiving King John
Betraying her son’s rightful claim
Mocking her grief
Stealing her lands
None
What is the Bastard’s reaction to the political compromise?
He leaves the army
He ridicules the false peace
He praises King John’s wisdom
He supports the alliance
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