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King John Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
King John Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
What title does King John grant Philip after learning the truth?
Baron of Normandy
Lord of Angers
Sir Richard Plantagenet
Earl of Salisbury
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What does Philip humorously call his newfound title?
A crown without power
A dangerous gift
A burden of glory
A better name than a better land
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What quality in Philip does King John admire?
His obedience and silence
His wealth and status
His deference to authority
His honesty and courage
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How does Queen Eleanor describe Constance?
As forgiving and loyal
As ambitious and dangerous
As humble and kind
As wise and gentle
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What does Philip’s transformation symbolize?
The power of self-knowledge
The fall of monarchy
The loss of family honor
The corruption of ambition
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Who arrives from France to deliver a message to King John?
Arthur
Lewis
Chatillon
Pandulph
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What tone dominates the exchange between Philip and his mother?
Tragic and mournful
Violent and bitter
Humorous and revealing
Cold and distant
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How does King John treat the Faulconbridge brothers’ quarrel?
As entertainment and opportunity
As divine judgment
As a waste of time
As a political danger
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How is Arthur related to King John?
He is John’s nephew
He is John’s brother
He is John’s cousin
He is John’s son
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What is the dispute between the Faulconbridge brothers about?
A debt
Inheritance of land
Military service
A marriage contract
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What is the setting of Act 1 Scene 1?
The battlefield of Angers
A monastery in Normandy
The French court
King John’s court in England
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What does Chatillon demand on behalf of France?
That King John surrender the throne to Arthur
That England pay overdue taxes
That Queen Eleanor return to France
That Blanche marry Lewis
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Who supports King John’s claim to the throne?
The Bastard
Lewis
Queen Eleanor
Constance
None
What is King John’s immediate reaction to France’s claim?
He agrees to negotiate
He rejects it angrily
He ignores Chatillon
He asks for proof
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What theme is introduced through the Bastard’s character?
War and destruction
Faith and redemption
Love and betrayal
Legitimacy and identity
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What trait best describes the Bastard’s personality in this scene?
Fearful and hesitant
Silent and obedient
Cruel and greedy
Witty and bold
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What accusation does Robert make against Philip?
That Philip betrayed him
That Philip plotted against John
That Philip is illegitimate
That Philip stole land
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What final message does Chatillon deliver before leaving?
That Constance demands peace
That Blanche will marry Lewis
That King Philip of France declares war on John
That the Pope will intervene
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What does Philip choose to do after being knighted?
Return to his family lands
Seek peace with Robert
Join the French army
Serve King John and renounce his inheritance
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Who is rumored to be Philip Faulconbridge’s real father?
King John
King Philip of France
Austria
King Richard I
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Who is the first character to speak in Act 1 Scene 1?
The Bastard
Queen Eleanor
King John
Chatillon
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What reason does Queen Eleanor give for supporting Philip?
He condemns France
He flatters her intelligence
He promises loyalty
He resembles her son King Richard
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Who is Arthur’s mother?
Blanche
Margaret
Constance
Eleanor
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What question does King John ask the Faulconbridge brothers to settle their dispute?
Who is the elder
Who owns the land charter
Who served him longer
Who was their father’s rightful heir
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Who are the two brothers that appear before King John with a dispute?
Arthur and Lewis
Hubert and Pandulph
Pembroke and Salisbury
Philip and Robert Faulconbridge
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Who encourages Philip to embrace his royal identity?
Chatillon
Queen Eleanor
King John
Robert
None
What object does Philip refer to when speaking of his “landless inheritance”?
A letter
A crown
His sword
A seal
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What is Philip’s reaction to learning of his possible royal parentage?
He denies it furiously
He accepts it proudly
He leaves the court
He weeps with shame
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What gift does Philip offer his brother Robert?
A letter of pardon
His title
A sword
His claim to the Faulconbridge estate
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What does Chatillon’s departure foreshadow?
Philip’s betrayal
Arthur’s coronation
A peace treaty
War between England and France
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