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King John Act 2 Quiz
King John Act 2 Quiz
How does King John benefit from Blanche’s marriage?
He conquers Angers
He removes Arthur from succession
He wins papal support
He gains peace with France
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Who challenges the Duke of Austria during the battle preparations?
The Bastard
Lewis
Arthur
Eleanor
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What title does the Bastard gain new respect for by the end of Act 2?
Prince of Normandy
Earl of Pembroke
Lord of Angers
Sir Richard Plantagenet
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What argument does the Bastard make about “commodity”?
Self-interest governs politics
Honor is the highest virtue
Love outweighs greed
War purifies nations
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How do the citizens of Angers respond to the rival claims?
They refuse to choose until one side wins
They support King John
They support King Philip
They flee the city
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What do the citizens of Angers do as both sides prepare to attack?
Declare loyalty to England
Join the French army
Beg for mercy
Encourage them to fight
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What does the Bastard mock during the standoff?
Political hypocrisy
Royal marriage
Religious devotion
Chivalric honor
None
What emblem does Austria wear that angers the Bastard?
A lion’s skin
A silver cross
A red rose
A golden crown
None
What does Constance accuse King Philip of after the peace?
Plotting against France
Lying to the Pope
Stealing her lands
Betraying her son’s claim
None
Which English noble accompanies King John in Act 2?
Queen Eleanor
Hubert
Lady Faulconbridge
Lady Constance
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What larger theme emerges from the peace alliance?
Triumph of faith over war
Politics driven by convenience
Power through justice
Loyalty in family bonds
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Why does the Bastard despise the Duke of Austria?
For mocking King John
For imprisoning Arthur
For stealing his inheritance
For killing King Richard I
None
Who is Blanche in relation to King John?
His sister
His niece
His daughter
His cousin
None
What symbol of union is mentioned during the peace agreement?
A royal feast
The joining of hands
A shared crown
A golden cross
None
What surprising outcome follows the first clash between the armies?
King John captures Arthur
France conquers Angers
Both sides claim victory
Austria retreats in defeat
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Who supports King Philip’s claim against King John?
Pembroke and Salisbury
Eleanor and the Bastard
Constance and Arthur
Blanche and Lewis
None
How does Act 2 conclude for the Bastard?
He departs for Rome
He prepares for new war
He declares loyalty to Arthur
He reflects cynically on human greed
None
What does King John propose to settle the dispute?
Peace negotiations
Trial by battle
A royal marriage
A duel between champions
None
Who blesses the marriage of Blanche and Lewis?
The Pope’s legate
King Philip
Constance
The Bastard
None
Who feels most wronged by the peace treaty?
Eleanor
Constance
Lewis
Blanche
None
What do the citizens of Angers propose after the inconclusive battle?
A second battle
Arthur’s coronation
A marriage alliance between Lewis and Blanche
A truce without terms
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What do both armies demand from the citizens of Angers?
To pay a tribute
To surrender their weapons
To host a peace conference
To open their gates to the rightful king
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Who leads the French forces against King John?
Lewis the Dauphin
King Philip
Austria
Arthur
None
How do both armies test their strength before attacking the city?
They exchange messengers
They march toward the gates
They engage in single combat
They burn each other’s camps
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What is the Bastard’s reaction to the new peace?
He ridicules the hollow politics
He praises the unity of kings
He swears loyalty to France
He departs in anger
None
What does King Philip decide after the marriage proposal?
He imprisons Constance
He accepts peace with England
He attacks again
He rejects John’s offer
None
Where does Act 2 of King John take place?
In France’s royal palace
In a battlefield camp
Before the walls of Angers
At the English court
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How does Constance react to the arranged marriage?
She celebrates the peace
She begs to attend the wedding
She is furious and feels betrayed
She remains silent
None
Whom does Blanche marry as part of the peace settlement?
Austria
Arthur
Lewis the Dauphin
The Bastard
None
How does Austria respond to Constance’s outburst?
He apologizes
He leaves in shame
He defends Arthur
He mocks her grief
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