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King John Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz
King John Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz
What phrase best describes King John’s behavior in this scene?
Calm and reflective
Loyal and faithful
Defiant and manipulative
Gentle and forgiving
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What does Pandulph promise Lewis the Dauphin?
A chance to be King of England
A papal blessing
Freedom for Arthur
Blanche’s crown jewels
None
None
How does Act 3 Scene 1 shift the direction of the play?
It reconciles all families
It removes Arthur from conflict
It ends the war completely
It introduces the Church as a major power
None
How does King Philip feel about Constance’s death?
He mourns her sincerely
He ignores her loss
He blames Blanche
He celebrates peace
None
How does the Bastard view politics after the events of this scene?
As ruled by greed and hypocrisy
As honorable and pure
As foolish but harmless
As guided by divine will
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What punishment does Pandulph pronounce on King John?
Banishment
Imprisonment
Excommunication
Loss of crown lands
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What does the Bastard do after killing Austria?
Boasts of peace
Buries him secretly
Displays his head as proof of victory
Steals his armor
None
How does Lewis respond to Pandulph’s proposal?
He sides with King John
He sees an opportunity for ambition
He fears the Pope’s wrath
He refuses out of honor
None
What emotion dominates Blanche’s speeches in this scene?
Despair and confusion
Joy and relief
Anger and revenge
Hope and courage
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What is Pandulph’s role in the play?
An English ambassador
The Pope’s legate
A French general
A nobleman of Angers
None
Who kills Austria during the battle preparations?
Arthur
The Bastard
King John
Hubert
None
How does Pandulph threaten King Philip if he disobeys the Pope?
With eternal damnation
With invasion
With excommunication
With loss of French support
None
How does Hubert respond to John’s suggestion?
He laughs it off
He agrees with hesitation
He refuses openly
He reports it to Eleanor
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What is King Philip’s initial reaction to Pandulph’s order?
He mocks the Church’s authority
He refuses to listen
He obeys without question
He hesitates to break peace with John
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Why is Blanche distressed by the conflict?
Her marriage now divides her loyalties
She fears for Arthur’s life
She wants to return to England
She despises King Philip
None
Who continues to manipulate events between the two kings?
The Bastard
Pandulph
Constance
Lewis
None
Why does Pandulph insist King Philip must break his alliance with John?
To obey the Pope’s command
To protect Arthur
To gain more land
To honor Blanche’s dowry
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What theme dominates Act 3 Scene 1?
War and heroism
Love and betrayal
Family and loyalty
Conflict between religion and monarchy
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Who captures Arthur in this scene?
The Bastard
Eleanor
King Philip
Hubert
None
What happens to the alliance between France and England?
It grows stronger
It collapses completely
It shifts in favor of Arthur
It remains unspoken
None
What does Constance accuse King Philip of after he breaks peace with John?
Cowardice
Betrayal of her son’s cause
Supporting the wrong king
Mocking her grief
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What does Constance call herself in her lament?
A queen betrayed
A forgotten wife
A soldier’s widow
A widow and mother without hope
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What tragedy follows Constance’s despair later in the act?
She curses King Philip
She dies in grief
She flees to England
She is taken prisoner
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Who urges King Philip to support the Church’s decision?
Pandulph
Arthur
Constance
Blanche
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What does Pandulph demand from King John?
Submission to the Pope’s authority
Marriage of Blanche to Lewis
Payment of a tribute to France
Release of Arthur
None
Who becomes angry when King Philip changes sides?
Constance
Arthur
Blanche
Eleanor
None
What does King John claim will happen if Arthur lives?
His throne will be in danger
Eleanor will revolt
France will lose power
Pandulph will forgive him
None
What command does King John give to Hubert regarding Arthur?
To kill him quietly
To guard him carefully
To crown him king
To send him to France
None
How does King John respond to the Pope’s demand?
He agrees immediately
He asks for time to think
He sends Eleanor to negotiate
He refuses and denounces papal power
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