Chapter (1)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – What is the setting of the story( time and place)
The place was Europe , the time in the 1890.
2 – Why didn't Rudolf Rassendyll work?
Because he belonged to a rich and important family.
3 – What kind of work did Rose suggest Rudolf should do?
She asked him to take a job in an embassy with Sir Jacob.
3 – Why had the Rassendyll family been interested in the Elphberg family?
Because Countess Amelia Rassendyll married a member of the Elphberg family and many of people look like the Elphberg.
4 – Where did Rassendyll decide to travel ?
To Ruritania to attend the coronation of the new king.
5 – What did he tell his family about travelling?
He told them he was going to the Alps to write about the social problems
6 – What did the owner of the in think of Duke Michael?
She thought that Michael should be the king because the real king only liked food and hunting. And Michael cared about people
7 – Why did Rassendyll decide to walk through the forest the next day?
to see the forest where the king was and might meet him
8 – Who did Rassendyll meet in the forest and why were they surprised ?
He met Sapt , Fritz and then the king, they were surprised because he looked like the king.
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " To a man like me , opportunities are responsibilities . "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rassendyll to his sister in law (Rose)
2 – when did he say this?
He said this while having breakfast with Rose.
3 – Do you think a person like him is serious about work or life?
I don't think people like him are very serious as they don't look for work or responsibilities.
2 – " He has always lived in Ruritania and cares about the people , so people like him . "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
The inn owner to Rassendyll
2 – Who is the person talking about?
She is talking about Duke Michael.
3 – What more does the speaker think about the person?
She wishes that he would be the king.
C ) Find the mistakes :
1 – Rose is the mother in law of Rassendyll.(sister)
2 – Rassendyll was living with his brother and Flavia.(Rose)
3 – The joyous occasion in Ruritania was the king's marriage.(coronation)
4 – The hotel owner supported the king.(Duke)
5 – The Rassendylls were the royal family in Ruritania.(Elphbergs)
Chapter (2)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – Recall why Rassendyll looks like the king of Ruritania ?
Because Amelia was married to one of the Elphberg and her ancestors looked like them
2 – Recall why didn't many people know what the king look like?
Because he spent most of his life outside the country.
3 – Why do you think Fritz say that it is not a good time for Rassendyll to visit Strelsau?
Because he thought there might be a problem
4 – Why didn't Fritz and Sapt eat very much? And what did they advise the king not to do?
Because they had to get up early for the coronation. They advised the king not to eat too much.
5 – What was the result of the meal?
The king ate too much then ate cakes that poisoned him so he couldn't get up the next day.
6 – Why did the Duke poison the king?
To make him miss the coronation so he would become the king.
7 – Why was not Rassendyll as sick as the king?
Because he didn't eat many cakes , he ate one only.
8 – How and when would they get the king to Strelsau?
They would hide him in the cellar , at night after the coronation Sapt and Rassendyll would come back and Rassendyll would leave the country.
9 – Who overheard their plan? And what did they do with that person?
The servant (Johann's mother) , they tied her and locked her with the king.
10 – Why did they go to the station early?
Before Michael's men came and might kidnap the king.
11 – What was the first thing they did when they reached the capital?
They ate breakfast at the station
12 – Why were not the people from the palace at the station?
Because the king arrived earlier than planned
13 – Why was Rassendyll afraid when he saw Antoinette de Mauban?
Because she might call out he wasn't the king
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " Meanwhile , I will have some breakfast! The king is hungry !."
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz.
2 – Where was this said?
At the train station at Strelsau when they arrived and Rassendyll wanted to eat first.
3 – What did this show about the speaker?
He was feeling relaxed and became acting like the king.
2 – " God saves both kings."
1 – Who said this and where?
Sapt said this at the station
2 – What did the people say just before this ?
They said God save the king .
3 – What did the speaker mean by both kings?
He meant the real king in the lodge and Rassendyll who pretended to be the king.
C ) Find the mistakes :
1 – Rassendyll and the king were different. alike
2 – The people cheered " Good save both kings.Sapt – the king
3 – Michael wants to be the marshal. king
4 – Josef poisoned the king. Michael
5 – Sapt asked Rassendyll to pretend to be the colonel. king
Chapter (3)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – What do kings and people usually do before and after a coronation?
They make celebrations and there were foods and drinks.
2 – What kind of people live in the old part of the City?
Poor people who were loyal to Duke Michael.
3 – What did Rassendyll do when the Marshal wanted him to ride through the old part of the town?
He asked him to let him ride alone to show people that he trusted them.
4 – Why was Sapt anxious about Rassendyll's decision to ride alone?
Because people support the Duke and might hurt Rassendyll.
5 –Why did Michael's face turn white when he saw "the king" Rassendyll?
Because he thought he was still in Zenda poisoned
6 – Did Michael realize that Rassendyll was not the king?
Yes, he was the only one who realized that.
7 – What did princess Flavia say about the king?
She said that he had changed and became more serious and thinner.
8 – Why did Rassendyll and Sapt need a permit to leave the city?
Because all the gates were closed and no one could leave without permit.
9 – How did Rassendyll and Sapt get a permit from the king?
Sapt could copy the king's signature on a paper.
10 – What did Fritz do while Sapt and Rassendyll went to Zenda?
He would stay and Guard the bedroom and wouldn't let anyone entre the room even if he were killed.
11 – How did Sapt and Rassendyll get out of the palace?
Through a secret palace in the wall in order not to be seen.
12 – Who else was riding to Zenda?
Duke Michael and Max Holf were going to the castle.
13 – What do you think the message " all is well" mean?
It might mean the king was captured as Michael was planning.
14 – What did Sapt and Rassendyll find inside the lodge?
The king and Johann's mother weren't there and Josef was killed.
15 – What did Sapt want Rassendyll to do?
He asked him to continue to pretend to be the king
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " Tell your soldiers to ride ahead of me . I don't need them or you. You can wait here until I have continued through the old town alone. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz.
2 – Where were they ?
In the streets of Strelsau going from station to the palace
3 – Why did the speaker say this?
Because he wanted people know that he trusted them.
2 – " You mustn't try too hard. I am not sure it was a good idea to ride alone through the old town. Michael won't like it if you become too popular with his people. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Fritz to Rassendyll
2 – Where and when was this said?
In the king's room after the coronation
3 – Why did the person ride alone and why wouldn't Michael like it if the person becomes popular?
To act like a king and show that he wasn't afraid of the people and show he trusted them.
3 – " If all is well why go there ? and if all isn't well, I fear there will be a trap."
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Max Holf to Duke Michael.
2 – Where were they?
They were on the way to Zenda.
3 – What does " there " refer to?
It may refer to the lodging house.
4 – " We will go back to Strelsau. The king will be back in the capital again tomorrow! "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Sapt to Rassendyll
2 – Where were they and what had happened?
In the hunting lodge near Zenda , they didn't find the king and Josef was killed
3 – How would the king be back in the capital ?
Rassendyll would continue to be the king
C – Find the mistakes :
1 – Rassendyll rode through the old town with Marshal.
2 – Max Holf is Johann's uncle.
3 – Sapt and Rassendyll found Johann's mother killed in cellar.
4 – Duke Michael was crowned the knew king of Ruritania.
5 – Johann rides with Duke Michael from Strelsau.
Chapter (4)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – What did Sapt plan to do if the real king was dead?
He planned that Rassendyll would remain the king.
2 – Why did Michael's men have spades and what does it mean that they were going to " hide their evil work" ?
Because they were going to bury Josef's body so no one would know about their crime
3 – What did Rassendyll mean that some of those evil men should join Josef?
He meant that some of them should be killed.
4 – Why did Rassendyll use a new servant ? Who was the servant replacing?
In order not to realize that he was not the real king he replaced Josef.
5 – Who were the six men?
They were six special soldiers who worked for Duke Michael , three of them were from Ruritania, one was French, one was English and one was Belgian. Three of them were in Strelsau and three were in the castle.
6 – Rassendyll decided to keep some of his plans secret from Sapt and Fritz , What were those plans?
He wanted to make himself more popular to make people support him if he had a fight with Michael.
7 – Why did Rassendyll visit the princess?
To get her support for the king(real king)
8 – Why did he do on the way to princess and what was the result?
He bought some flowers from a poor girl and gave her a gold coin , people like this doing very much.
9 – Why couldn't Michael come into the room when the king was there?
Because he wasn't given permission from the king
10 – What mistake did Rassendyll make? And how he covered it up?
When he asked why Michael didn't enter the room , he covered up this by saying that he forgot the rules.
11 – What did Rassendyll mean by the animal that bit him?
He meant Duke Michael
12 – How did Rassendyll know that the six men knew his secrets?
He knew because of the way Detchard smiled at him when he was presented to him.
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " You are mad! The plan is too dangerous. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rassendyll to Sapt.
2 – Where were they?
They were at the hunting lodge
3 – What was the dangerous plan?
Sapt wanted Rassendyll to continue to be the king
2 – " We have got them they can't say anything without showing their guilt"
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Sapt to Rassendyll
2 – Why did he say this?
Because he was trying to persuade Rassendyll to continue to be the king.
3 – What did he mean by " them" ?
Michael and his men.
3 – " Now remember say nothing about this. All young men like to ride their horses now and then so why not the king? "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Sapt to the servant (fryler)
2 – Where was the speaker coming from and with whom?
He was coming from Zenda with Rassendyll.
3 – Why did the speaker say this?
Because he didn't want him think that the king was going out.
C - Find the Mistakes :
1 – Duke Michael was holding the king as a guest.
2 – If the real king died, Rassendyll would escape.
3 – Rassendyll bought some cakes from the poor girl.
4 – Rassendyll told Michael that a cat bit his finger.
5 – Of the Six men , four of them were Ruritanians.
Chapter (5)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – Rassendyll has never liked responsibilities, now he has many what are they?
He had the responsibility of saving the king and saving the country.
2 – Why did Rassendyll become good at pretending he had forgotten rules or people?
Because when he made a mistake he had to cover it up by pretending he forgot a person or something.
3 – What news did Sapt bring concerning the real king?
The king was at the castle Zenda
4 – Why did Rassendyll want to go to Zenda?
He wanted to rescue the king.
5 – Why did Sapt have Rassendyll followed everywhere? And what did he mean by " If you disappear , the game is over" ?
To protect him from Michael's men. He meant that if they killed or kidnapped him , they would kill the king , Michael would be the king so the game would be over.
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – What is the setting of the story( time and place)
The place was Europe , the time in the 1890.
2 – Why didn't Rudolf Rassendyll work?
Because he belonged to a rich and important family.
3 – What kind of work did Rose suggest Rudolf should do?
She asked him to take a job in an embassy with Sir Jacob.
3 – Why had the Rassendyll family been interested in the Elphberg family?
Because Countess Amelia Rassendyll married a member of the Elphberg family and many of people look like the Elphberg.
4 – Where did Rassendyll decide to travel ?
To Ruritania to attend the coronation of the new king.
5 – What did he tell his family about travelling?
He told them he was going to the Alps to write about the social problems
6 – What did the owner of the in think of Duke Michael?
She thought that Michael should be the king because the real king only liked food and hunting. And Michael cared about people
7 – Why did Rassendyll decide to walk through the forest the next day?
to see the forest where the king was and might meet him
8 – Who did Rassendyll meet in the forest and why were they surprised ?
He met Sapt , Fritz and then the king, they were surprised because he looked like the king.
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " To a man like me , opportunities are responsibilities . "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rassendyll to his sister in law (Rose)
2 – when did he say this?
He said this while having breakfast with Rose.
3 – Do you think a person like him is serious about work or life?
I don't think people like him are very serious as they don't look for work or responsibilities.
2 – " He has always lived in Ruritania and cares about the people , so people like him . "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
The inn owner to Rassendyll
2 – Who is the person talking about?
She is talking about Duke Michael.
3 – What more does the speaker think about the person?
She wishes that he would be the king.
C ) Find the mistakes :
1 – Rose is the mother in law of Rassendyll.(sister)
2 – Rassendyll was living with his brother and Flavia.(Rose)
3 – The joyous occasion in Ruritania was the king's marriage.(coronation)
4 – The hotel owner supported the king.(Duke)
5 – The Rassendylls were the royal family in Ruritania.(Elphbergs)
Chapter (2)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – Recall why Rassendyll looks like the king of Ruritania ?
Because Amelia was married to one of the Elphberg and her ancestors looked like them
2 – Recall why didn't many people know what the king look like?
Because he spent most of his life outside the country.
3 – Why do you think Fritz say that it is not a good time for Rassendyll to visit Strelsau?
Because he thought there might be a problem
4 – Why didn't Fritz and Sapt eat very much? And what did they advise the king not to do?
Because they had to get up early for the coronation. They advised the king not to eat too much.
5 – What was the result of the meal?
The king ate too much then ate cakes that poisoned him so he couldn't get up the next day.
6 – Why did the Duke poison the king?
To make him miss the coronation so he would become the king.
7 – Why was not Rassendyll as sick as the king?
Because he didn't eat many cakes , he ate one only.
8 – How and when would they get the king to Strelsau?
They would hide him in the cellar , at night after the coronation Sapt and Rassendyll would come back and Rassendyll would leave the country.
9 – Who overheard their plan? And what did they do with that person?
The servant (Johann's mother) , they tied her and locked her with the king.
10 – Why did they go to the station early?
Before Michael's men came and might kidnap the king.
11 – What was the first thing they did when they reached the capital?
They ate breakfast at the station
12 – Why were not the people from the palace at the station?
Because the king arrived earlier than planned
13 – Why was Rassendyll afraid when he saw Antoinette de Mauban?
Because she might call out he wasn't the king
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " Meanwhile , I will have some breakfast! The king is hungry !."
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz.
2 – Where was this said?
At the train station at Strelsau when they arrived and Rassendyll wanted to eat first.
3 – What did this show about the speaker?
He was feeling relaxed and became acting like the king.
2 – " God saves both kings."
1 – Who said this and where?
Sapt said this at the station
2 – What did the people say just before this ?
They said God save the king .
3 – What did the speaker mean by both kings?
He meant the real king in the lodge and Rassendyll who pretended to be the king.
C ) Find the mistakes :
1 – Rassendyll and the king were different. alike
2 – The people cheered " Good save both kings.Sapt – the king
3 – Michael wants to be the marshal. king
4 – Josef poisoned the king. Michael
5 – Sapt asked Rassendyll to pretend to be the colonel. king
Chapter (3)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – What do kings and people usually do before and after a coronation?
They make celebrations and there were foods and drinks.
2 – What kind of people live in the old part of the City?
Poor people who were loyal to Duke Michael.
3 – What did Rassendyll do when the Marshal wanted him to ride through the old part of the town?
He asked him to let him ride alone to show people that he trusted them.
4 – Why was Sapt anxious about Rassendyll's decision to ride alone?
Because people support the Duke and might hurt Rassendyll.
5 –Why did Michael's face turn white when he saw "the king" Rassendyll?
Because he thought he was still in Zenda poisoned
6 – Did Michael realize that Rassendyll was not the king?
Yes, he was the only one who realized that.
7 – What did princess Flavia say about the king?
She said that he had changed and became more serious and thinner.
8 – Why did Rassendyll and Sapt need a permit to leave the city?
Because all the gates were closed and no one could leave without permit.
9 – How did Rassendyll and Sapt get a permit from the king?
Sapt could copy the king's signature on a paper.
10 – What did Fritz do while Sapt and Rassendyll went to Zenda?
He would stay and Guard the bedroom and wouldn't let anyone entre the room even if he were killed.
11 – How did Sapt and Rassendyll get out of the palace?
Through a secret palace in the wall in order not to be seen.
12 – Who else was riding to Zenda?
Duke Michael and Max Holf were going to the castle.
13 – What do you think the message " all is well" mean?
It might mean the king was captured as Michael was planning.
14 – What did Sapt and Rassendyll find inside the lodge?
The king and Johann's mother weren't there and Josef was killed.
15 – What did Sapt want Rassendyll to do?
He asked him to continue to pretend to be the king
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " Tell your soldiers to ride ahead of me . I don't need them or you. You can wait here until I have continued through the old town alone. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz.
2 – Where were they ?
In the streets of Strelsau going from station to the palace
3 – Why did the speaker say this?
Because he wanted people know that he trusted them.
2 – " You mustn't try too hard. I am not sure it was a good idea to ride alone through the old town. Michael won't like it if you become too popular with his people. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Fritz to Rassendyll
2 – Where and when was this said?
In the king's room after the coronation
3 – Why did the person ride alone and why wouldn't Michael like it if the person becomes popular?
To act like a king and show that he wasn't afraid of the people and show he trusted them.
3 – " If all is well why go there ? and if all isn't well, I fear there will be a trap."
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Max Holf to Duke Michael.
2 – Where were they?
They were on the way to Zenda.
3 – What does " there " refer to?
It may refer to the lodging house.
4 – " We will go back to Strelsau. The king will be back in the capital again tomorrow! "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Sapt to Rassendyll
2 – Where were they and what had happened?
In the hunting lodge near Zenda , they didn't find the king and Josef was killed
3 – How would the king be back in the capital ?
Rassendyll would continue to be the king
C – Find the mistakes :
1 – Rassendyll rode through the old town with Marshal.
2 – Max Holf is Johann's uncle.
3 – Sapt and Rassendyll found Johann's mother killed in cellar.
4 – Duke Michael was crowned the knew king of Ruritania.
5 – Johann rides with Duke Michael from Strelsau.
Chapter (4)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – What did Sapt plan to do if the real king was dead?
He planned that Rassendyll would remain the king.
2 – Why did Michael's men have spades and what does it mean that they were going to " hide their evil work" ?
Because they were going to bury Josef's body so no one would know about their crime
3 – What did Rassendyll mean that some of those evil men should join Josef?
He meant that some of them should be killed.
4 – Why did Rassendyll use a new servant ? Who was the servant replacing?
In order not to realize that he was not the real king he replaced Josef.
5 – Who were the six men?
They were six special soldiers who worked for Duke Michael , three of them were from Ruritania, one was French, one was English and one was Belgian. Three of them were in Strelsau and three were in the castle.
6 – Rassendyll decided to keep some of his plans secret from Sapt and Fritz , What were those plans?
He wanted to make himself more popular to make people support him if he had a fight with Michael.
7 – Why did Rassendyll visit the princess?
To get her support for the king(real king)
8 – Why did he do on the way to princess and what was the result?
He bought some flowers from a poor girl and gave her a gold coin , people like this doing very much.
9 – Why couldn't Michael come into the room when the king was there?
Because he wasn't given permission from the king
10 – What mistake did Rassendyll make? And how he covered it up?
When he asked why Michael didn't enter the room , he covered up this by saying that he forgot the rules.
11 – What did Rassendyll mean by the animal that bit him?
He meant Duke Michael
12 – How did Rassendyll know that the six men knew his secrets?
He knew because of the way Detchard smiled at him when he was presented to him.
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " You are mad! The plan is too dangerous. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rassendyll to Sapt.
2 – Where were they?
They were at the hunting lodge
3 – What was the dangerous plan?
Sapt wanted Rassendyll to continue to be the king
2 – " We have got them they can't say anything without showing their guilt"
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Sapt to Rassendyll
2 – Why did he say this?
Because he was trying to persuade Rassendyll to continue to be the king.
3 – What did he mean by " them" ?
Michael and his men.
3 – " Now remember say nothing about this. All young men like to ride their horses now and then so why not the king? "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Sapt to the servant (fryler)
2 – Where was the speaker coming from and with whom?
He was coming from Zenda with Rassendyll.
3 – Why did the speaker say this?
Because he didn't want him think that the king was going out.
C - Find the Mistakes :
1 – Duke Michael was holding the king as a guest.
2 – If the real king died, Rassendyll would escape.
3 – Rassendyll bought some cakes from the poor girl.
4 – Rassendyll told Michael that a cat bit his finger.
5 – Of the Six men , four of them were Ruritanians.
Chapter (5)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – Rassendyll has never liked responsibilities, now he has many what are they?
He had the responsibility of saving the king and saving the country.
2 – Why did Rassendyll become good at pretending he had forgotten rules or people?
Because when he made a mistake he had to cover it up by pretending he forgot a person or something.
3 – What news did Sapt bring concerning the real king?
The king was at the castle Zenda
4 – Why did Rassendyll want to go to Zenda?
He wanted to rescue the king.
5 – Why did Sapt have Rassendyll followed everywhere? And what did he mean by " If you disappear , the game is over" ?
To protect him from Michael's men. He meant that if they killed or kidnapped him , they would kill the king , Michael would be the king so the game would be over.
Antoinette de Mauban she asked him to go to the summer house late at night.
7 – Who did he suspect really wrote the letter?
He thought the letter was sent by Michael
8 – What did Detchard offer Rassendyll at the summer house?
He offered him 50,000 pound and a safe journey to leave the country , but he refused as he knew that they might kill him and the king
9 – Why did they prepare a ball for the princess?
To make people happy and think he was going to marry the princess
10 – What mistake did Rassendyll make during talking with Flavia?
When he told her that when he was young he didn't need to worry about society , the princess was surprised because he must have always known that he would be a king one day.
11 – How many letters did Flavia receive and what were they about?
Two letters, one was an invitation from Michael to visit him in Zenda,
The other was a warning not to accept the invitation and it was from Antoinette.
12 – What did Rassendyll do when he heard of the letters and who did he go to?
He ordered a guard for the princess and went to Marshal Strakencz to give him some orders.
13 – What did Rassendyll tell Marshal Strakencz to do?
He told him to guard the princess and told him he would go to Zenda , and would send him a message every evening , if he didn't get a message for three days, he should declare the princess as the ruler and say the king was dead.
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " It would be very useful for Michael if you disappeared , and if you disappeared, the game is over. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Sapt to Rassendyll.
2 – Why did the speaker say this?
Because he always complained that there were people following him.
3 – What game would be over ?
The game of who the king was (Michael would kill the king and be the king)
2 – " I also have a game to play. I will tell the Duke's men that you never came. If the duke doesn't find out what I have done, we may meet again."
1 – Who was the speaker and to whom?
Antoinette To Rassendyll
2 – Where were they?
They were in the summer house
3 – What had the speaker done that the Duke shouldn't know about?
She warned Rassendyll that Michael and his men were trying to kill him
3 – " But you always knew that you would become the king, how could you think that was someone else's job? "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Flavia to Rassendyll.
2 – Where were they?
They were at the ball in the palace.
3 – What did the other person say that made the speaker say this?
When he told her he didn't think he had any responsibilities.
4 – " Every evening , I will send you a message . if you don't get a message for three days, you have the authority to say that you are now the head of Strelsau ."
1 – Who was the speaker and to whom?
Rassendyll to Marshal
2 – When was it said?
The day after the ball , before he went to Zenda or after Michael's letter of invitation and Antoinette's letter of warning
3 – What orders did the speaker give?
He told him to guard the princess and told him he would go to Zenda , and would send him a message every evening , if he didn't get a message for three days, he should declare the princess as the ruler and say the king was dead.
C - Find the mistakes :
1 – If the game is over Michael will release the king
2 – The woman who wrote the letters , her name begins with R.
3 – Antoinette wrote the letter under the king's order.
4 – The Marshal was asked to guard Antoinette.
5 – The real king was locked in the mansion of Zenda
Chapter (6)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 –Rassendyll's writing was different from the king's , How did he justify?
He said it was because of his injured finger.
2 – What reason did Rassendyll give princess Flavia for leaving Strelsau?
He told her he was going to hunt an animal .
3 – What did Rassendyll ask Flavia to do if he didn't come back?
He asked her to be the queen.
4 – Where did Rassendyll and his men stay for their hunting trip? And where was it and to whom did it belong?
They stayed in a country house called Tarlenheim and it belonged to a relative of Fritz.
5 – What reason did Michael give for not visiting Rassendyll or inviting him to his castle?
He said that he and the servants had serious sickness.
6 – Why did Rassendyll and Fritz go to the inn at Zenda? Who did they talk to and what did they say?
They went to meet Johann , they talked to the inn keeper's daughter and asked her to make Johann meet them .
7 – What happened to Bernenstein while Fritz and Rassendyll are out?
He was shot in the arm.
8 – What message did Rupert Hentzau bring next day? And what was the reply of Rassendyll? What happened when Rupert was leaving?
He said that the Duke offered him a safe journey and a million gold pieces , but Rassendyll refuses . As Rupert was leaving he stabs Rassendyll in his shoulder with a knife.
9 – What did they learn from Johann?
They learned that the king was in the castle and about the Duke's plan
10 – Describe the room and the pipe where the king was kept?
The room was guarded by three men, its window had a large pipe that led to the castle moat
11 – What was the plan if the castle was attacked?
They would kill the king and put him into the pipe and then escaped through the pipe into the moat.
12 – How would they kill the king and what would they do with his body?
They would put it into the pipe and the chains would keep the body under water
13 – Why did they send Johann back to the castle?
To get them much information about what was happening in the castle.
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " The writing is a little different from your usual. I hope people knew it
is a real order from the king. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Marshal to Rassendyll
2 – What did he think was the reason that the handwriting was different and what was the real reason?
Because of the injury in Rassendyll's hand
3 – Why was it important that the handwriting be the same?
So that people would know it was a real order from the king
2 – " So you would prefer to hunt animals than do your duties in the capital. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Princess Flavia to Rassendyll
2 – When did the person say this?
The day after the ball when Rassendyll told her he was going to Zenda
3 – What " animal " was Rassendyll going to hunt?
He was going to hunt Duke Michael
3 – " If you don't know how to address the king, my brother must find another messenger."
1 – Who did Rassendyll say this to?
Rassendyll to Rupert
2 – Where were they?
At Tarlenheim House
3 – Why did he say this?
Because Rupert addressed him badly
4 – " Rassendyll , I think that this time next year , you will still be king."
1 – Who said this?
Sapt
2 – What had he just heard?
He had just heard of Michael's plan of getting rid of the king.
3 – Why did he think Rassendyll would still be king after a year?
Because the Duke's plan was clever and he would kill the king.
C ) Find the mistakes :
1 – The Duke can't be the king as his father isn't royal.
2 – The Tarlenheim house belonged to a relative of Sapt.
3 – The Duke can become a king if he marries Antoinette.
4 – Rassendyll told Flavia he was going to hunt a lion.
5 – The Duke offers Rassendyll a safe journey to Zenda.
Chapter (7)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – What three pieces of news arrived at Tarlenheim the next day?
a – the people heard that the king was injured.
b – the Duke was also injured.
c – the princess asked the Marshal to take her to see the king
2 – Why did Rassendyll and the others go to the castle at night?
To see it and to make a plan to rescue the king.
3 – Why did Rassendyll kill Max Holf?
Because this was war and he was an enemy.
4 – Why did the seven gentlemen go with Rassendyll to the castle?
To fight with them in rescuing the king (3 of them were killed)
5 – Who was killed in the fight in the woods and who got away?
two of the Duke's men , three of Rassendyll's men and Rupert escaped
6 – Why was the Chief of police looking for Mr Rassendyll ?
Because he didn't go to take his bags and they thought he went missing
7 – What plan did Rupert offer Rassendyll?
He offered him to help him attack the castle but Sapt, Fritz , Michael and the king had to be killed , Then Rassendyll could stay the king and Rupert would be given a reward.
8 – Why was Antoinette de Mauban being kept as a prisoner of the Duke?
Because she helped Rassendyll and he couldn't trust her.
9 – Why didn't Michael let the doctor leave?
Because the doctor might tell people the king was a prisoner.
10 – Why did Rassendyll ask Antoinette to cry at two o'clock?
As a part of the plan , Michael would go to help her at the same time Sapt and his men would go through the front door.
11 – Why did Rupert swim across the moat to go back to the mansion? And why didn't he use the drawbridge?
Because the bridge was lift up and he was doing something secret.
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " Go back to Strelsau and tell the Ambassador what you know. I will
look into this for you. "
1 – Who did Rassendyll say this to?
He was talking to the police chief
2 – What was that Rassendyll would look into?
He would look into the case of the missing English man Mr Rassendyll
3 – Why didn't he want the Chief of police to investigate about the missing man?
in order not to know the truth that Rassendyll was acting as a king
2 – " I hear there are new servants at the castle. Do these servants know the king is a prisoner there? "
1 – Who said this to Johann?
Rassendyll
2 – What did Johann answer?
He said that the servants didn't know the prisoner was the king
3 – Why was that important?
Because he wanted to be sure that they would obey him when they went into the castle.
3 – " He makes me angry. I nearly killed him myself last night. Think carefully about my plan."
1 – Who said this to Rassendyll?
Rupert Hentzau
2 – Who was the person talking about?
he was talking about Duke Michael
3 – What was the person's plan?
He would help him attack the castle , but Sapt, Fritz , Michael and the king had to be killed , Then Rassendyll could stay the king and Rupert would be given a reward.
C – Find the mistakes :
1 – Two of Rassendyll's men were killed in the fight with Michael's men.
2 – Rassendyll saw a giant boat led from the window to the moat.
3 – Sapt stabbed Max Holf to death.
4 – Antoinette and her servants were guests of the king.
5 – The doctor advised the Duke to kill the king.
Chapter (8)
A ) Answer the following questions :
1 – Where did Rassendyll wait for it to be two o'clock?
He was waiting by the drawbridge by next to the castle.
2 – Why did Antoinette cry earlier?
Because Rupert attacked her to punish her
3 – Why did Rassendyll kill De Gautet with a sword not with a gun?
Because he didn't want to make noise and attract people.
4 – How did Rassendyll get the keys to the king's prison?
From De Gautet's clothes after killing him
5 – Who was killed in the first room of the king's prison and who was killed in the second room where the king was ? who got wounded?
Bersonin was killed in the first room, in the second room the doctor was killed by Detchard and Detchard was killed by Rassendyll.
6 – Why didn't the king fight Detchard directly and how did he help Rassendyll?
Because he was weak, ill and chained
7 – Who killed the Duke?
Rupert Hentzau
8 – Why did Rupert ride away instead of fighting Rassendyll?
Because Fritz came with a gun and he couldn't fight them both.
9 – How did the boy make a problem for Sapt, Fritz and Rassendyll?
because he said that the king was behind the tree , the princess thought the king was in Zenda so they had a problem to explain this.
10 – Why did Sapt tell the princess to come alone to see the king behind the tree?
Because he didn't want The Marshal know about Rassendyll
11 – Why did Sapt have the real king taken from his prison with his face covered?
because he didn't want people know that the king was a prisoner
12 – What did Sapt's men and the servants think happened to the king and the prisoner?
They thought the king was injured and the prisoner went after Rupert.
13 – Why did Rassendyll wait in the forest until dark to go to the castle?
In order not to be seen .
14 – How did Rassendyll teach the king how to be a real king?
He took his responsibilities as a king seriously and tried to run the country well. He risked his life to save the king.
15 – What did Rassendyll mean when he wrote ." Nobody knew where Rupert had disappeared?
He might mean that he got excited or angry when he remembered him and he wished that he could find and fight him
16 – Do you think Rassendyll was right to pretend to be the king for so long?
Yes , I think so as he could save the king and the country
17 – Why didn't Rassendyll remain the king?
Because he had a role and did it well
18 – What did Rassendyll learn from his adventure?
He learnt responsibility and how to do right things
B ) Read the quotation and answer the questions :
1 – " This woman has been writing secret letters to Rassendyll she needs to be punished."
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rupert Hentzau to Michael
2 – Who was this woman?
About Antoinette De Mauban
3 – What was the speaker doing while saying this?
He was attacking Antoinette then Michael
2 – " Dead! That is good , then I am your leader now . Put down your weapons and do as I say. "
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rupert to Michael's servants
2 – Where was the speaker?
He was on the drawbridge
3 – Did people obey him and what happened?
No , as they asked Antoinette to try to shoot him.
3 – " Why didn't you follow my plan? We could have worked well together."
1 – Who said this and to whom?
Rupert to Rassendyll
2 – Where were they and what had just happened?
They were in the forest
3 – What was that plan?
He would help him attack the castle , but Sapt, Fritz , Michael and the king had to be killed , Then Rassendyll could stay the king and Rupert would be given a reward.
4 – " I hope that tomorrow , you would come with me to Strelsau and tell everyone about the brave things that you have done, but Sapt tells me that this is not possible ."
1 – Who said this and to whom?
The real king to Rassendyll
2 – Where were they?
They were in the mansion.
3 – What did these words tell you about the speaker's character and the speaker's relationship with Sapt?
He didn't have good judgment and depended much on
C ) Find the mistakes :
1 - Rudolf Rassendyll told Rose he was going to go walking in the West Indies.
2- The King invited Rassendyll to stay with his family in Strelsau.
3- The rich people who had always lived well would support the Duke.
4- Sapt and Fritz believed that Rassendyll had poisoned the King.
5 - Freyler was Sapt's farmer.
6 - Rassendyll was worried when the French prince asked him a question which he could not answer.
7 - No one goes into the castle without Michael's or Sapt's permission.
8 - The letter from Antoinette tells the King to come to the summer house with a friend.
9 - The owner's wife at the inn thought that Rassendyll was the King.
10 - Of the Six Men, four of them were Ruritanians.
11 - Max Holf is Johann's uncle.
12 - Mr Featherly from Paris believed Rudolph Rassendyll was travelling with Flavia.
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