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King John Act 5 Scene 5 Quiz
King John Act 5 Scene 5 Quiz
What reason does Pandulph give for peace?
The Pope’s new decree
The weakness of France’s army
King John’s submission to the Pope
Arthur’s death
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What is Lewis’s attitude toward Pandulph in this scene?
Obedience and fear
Friendship and faith
Distrust and resentment
Gratitude and loyalty
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How does Lewis describe his cause?
As hopeless but noble
As foolish and reckless
As desperate and doomed
As just and righteous
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What theme is central to this scene?
The futility of ambition
The triumph of love
The strength of faith
The unity of England
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What does this scene reveal about Lewis’s character?
His compassion for enemies
His humility and faith
His pride and stubbornness
His trust in divine justice
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Where does Act 5 Scene 5 take place?
At King John’s court
At Swinstead Abbey
In the English fortress
In the French camp near St Edmundsbury
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What literary device dominates Pandulph’s speech?
Paradox
Pun
Hyperbole
Irony
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What warning does Pandulph give Lewis?
That France will abandon him
That the Bastard is approaching
That the English nobles are regrouping
That his defiance will bring divine punishment
None
How does Lewis respond to Pandulph’s plea for peace?
He orders Pandulph’s arrest
He blames his captains
He agrees to a truce
He refuses to stop the war
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How does Pandulph attempt to regain control?
By invoking papal authority
By aligning with the Bastard
By calling for a retreat
By offering to fund Lewis’s army
None
What mood concludes Act 5 Scene 5?
Calm and hopeful
Foreboding and defiant
Joyful and resolved
Triumphant and secure
None
What does Lewis vow to do despite the loss?
Continue his invasion of England
Appeal to the Pope
Negotiate with the Bastard
Return to France
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What theme is reinforced by Lewis’s loss at sea?
The victory of greed
The triumph of France
The limits of human power
The corruption of the Church
None
What does Lewis’s defiance of Pandulph foreshadow?
The downfall of his campaign
The death of King John
The rise of the Bastard
The victory of France
None
What does Lewis blame for his misfortunes?
The loyalty of his soldiers
Pandulph’s interference
The Pope’s betrayal
The Bastard’s tactics
None
How does Lewis react to the news of the storm?
With joy and relief
With determination to fight on
With anger at Pandulph
With fear and regret
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What does Lewis suspect Pandulph of?
Secretly favoring King John
Sabotaging the French fleet
Deserting the papal cause
Conspiring with the Bastard
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What does Lewis’s persistence in battle show?
His fear of defeat
His compassion for England
His ambition outweighs his reason
His loyalty to Pandulph
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Who opens the scene?
Hubert
Pandulph
Lewis the Dauphin
The Bastard
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Who commands the English resistance against Lewis?
Hubert
Salisbury
The Bastard
Pandulph
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What message does Pandulph carry from the Pope?
That the war must cease
That John is forgiven
That England belongs to France
That Lewis is excommunicated
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Who informs Lewis about the loss of the ships?
The Bastard
A messenger
Pandulph
Hubert
None
How does the storm serve as a symbol?
It reflects Pandulph’s deceit
It foreshadows King John’s death
It symbolizes victory for France
It represents divine disapproval of Lewis’s cause
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What tone defines the dialogue between Lewis and Pandulph?
Comedic and lighthearted
Calm and reflective
Tense and accusatory
Joyful and friendly
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What news does Lewis receive at the start of the scene?
That King John has died
That the English nobles have surrendered
That Pandulph has fled
That many of his ships have been destroyed
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What has happened to the French fleet?
It was captured by the English
It turned back to France
It was wrecked by the storm
It reached England safely
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What emotion dominates Lewis by the end of the scene?
Frustration
Peace
Fear
Joy
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What does Pandulph attempt to do in this scene?
Urge Lewis to make peace with England
Encourage Lewis to attack again
Flee the French camp
Blame the storm on King John
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What effect does the storm have on the French army’s morale?
It weakens and demoralizes them
It unites them against England
It inspires courage
It strengthens their faith in victory
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What natural event caused destruction to Lewis’s forces?
An earthquake
A violent storm at sea
A plague outbreak
A fire in the camp
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