This historical drama takes us from the first challenge of the French ambassador to the last breath of a dying ruler and reveals the brutal nature of mediaeval politics. Our King John Full Book Quiz goes through the entire story arc and the Bastard’s changing loyalties. Test yourself on the ultimate challenge of this Shakespeare classic today.
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King John Full Book Quiz Questions
- Who is the reigning monarch at the start of the play?
- What relation is Arthur to King John?
- Who is Arthur’s mother?
- Who represents France in the opening scene?
- What claim does France make against King John?
- Who is King John’s mother?
- What two brothers appear before King John to settle an inheritance dispute?
- What is discovered about Philip Faulconbridge’s parentage?
- What title does King John give to Philip Faulconbridge?
- What city becomes the focus of the war between England and France?
- What solution do the citizens of Angers propose to end the dispute?
- Who is Blanche in relation to King John?
- Whom does Blanche marry?
- Who persuades King Philip to break peace with King John?
- What does Pandulph threaten to do if King John resists the Pope?
- How does King John respond to the Pope’s authority?
- Who kills Austria in battle?
- What command does King John secretly give Hubert regarding Arthur?
- Why does Hubert spare Arthur’s life?
- What happens to Arthur while attempting to escape?
- What rumor spreads after Arthur’s death?
- How do the English nobles react to Arthur’s death?
- Who invades England in Act 5?
- What natural disaster helps England’s defense?
- How does King John die?
- Who becomes king after John’s death?
- What does the Bastard vow after King John’s death?
- What theme is most central to the play?
- What quality best describes the Bastard throughout the play?
- How does the play conclude?