Questions with Model Answers 1-Where and when did the story open? 2- What do you know about Rose?

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In the dining room where Rassendyll was having his breakfast. In a sunny morning. She was Rudolf Rassendyll's sister-in-law. She was Robert Rassendyll's wife.3- What did Rose blame Rudolf for?

She blamed him for being 29 years old and not doing anything useful. ( idle) 4-How did Rudolf Rassendyll account for his being idle ( unemployed)?

He said that rich families like the Rassendylls didn't need to do things. He said he had enough money to do anything he wanted. He had an important position in society.5-Despite being jobless, Rudolf boasted of his position in society. Discuss. 6-What did Rudolf Rassendyll admit to Rose? How did he justify that? 7- Why was Rose annoyed when Rudolf was talking about his family? 8- Why hadn't Rassendyll been lazy at all times?

He said that he enjoyed an important position in society as his brother was Lord Burlesdon and his sister-in-law was a countess. He admitted being lazy. He said the Rassendylls who were rich didn't need to do things. Although Rose's family were rich, they were less important than the Rassendylls. a) He had studied hard and learned a lot when he was at a German school and university. b) He spoke some languages: German, English, French, Spanish and Italian. c) He was very good at riding horses and good with a gun and a strong swordsman.9- What do you know about Robert Rassendyll?

Robert was Rudolf Rassendyll's brother. He was married to Countess Rose. Rassendyll was proud that Robert was Lord Burlesdon.10- According to Rose, how was Rudolf Rassendyll different from Robert? 11- What was Rassendyll's answer to Rose's accusation ?

Besides Rudolf's red hair she said that Robert realised that his position in society had responsibilities, but Rudolf only saw opportunities in his position. He told Rose that to a man like him opportunities were responsibilities.12- What good news did Rose have for her brother-in-law?

She said that Sir Jacob Borrodaile would offer Rudolf a real opportunity to work for him when he became an ambassador after 6 months. She hoped Rassendyll would take the job. Sir Jacob Borrodaile wanted Rudolf to work for him in an embassy.13 Why did Rassendyll accept to work for Sir Jacob in an embassy? 14 Where would Sir Jacob Borrodaile be working?

First, Rose had a way of asking people to do things which was impossible to refuse. (Rose was persuasive) Second, he thought the job sounded quite interesting. Sir Jacob didn't know which country it would be but he was sure it would be good.15 Show that Rassendyll was kind and gentle to his sister-in-law.

Rassendyll promised her that he would do it even it was a terrible embassy.16- What did Rudolf Rassendyll decide to do during the six months?

He decided that he would visit Ruritania, a small country in the middle of Europe.17- Rudolf Rassendyll's family always have an interest in Ruritania. Illustrate.

In 1733 Countess Amelia Rassendyll married a member of the Ruritanian royal family, the Elphbergs who had red hair and straight noses.18- Whose paintings did Robert (Lord Burlesdon) have on his walls? He had paintings of Countess Amelia Rassendyll and her descendants . 19- How did the marriage of Amelia affect the appearance of Rudolf Rassendyll? 20- What helped Rassendyll's decision to travel to Ruritania?

Rudolf Rassendyll was the latest one to have the appearance of the Ruritanian royal family. He had red hair and a straight nose. He read in The Times newspaper that Rudolf the 5th was to become King of Ruritania in the next three weeks, and that amazing celebrations were planned for that joyous occasion. He decided to see such a fantastic event so he began to prepare for the journey.21- Why did Rassendyll tell Rose that he was going to the Alps?

Because he did not like to tell people where he went on his travels. Because he did not want her to think he was being lazy.

22- Why did he tell Rose he was going to write a book about social problems? 23- What was Robert and his wife opinion about Rassendyll's future book? 24 Why did Rassendyll say that how little we knew about the future?

Rose said that it would be such a good thing to do. Robert said that writing a book was the best way to get t into politics. As he didn't have a plan to really write a book but he wrote a book about his journey.25- What was Uncle William's advice that Rassendyll decided to take?

Rassendyll's Uncle William always said that no man should ever pass through Paris without spending twenty-four hours in the city.The Prisoner of Zenda 1 chapters (1-4)

26- Where did Rassendyll stay in Paris?

He booked a night at the Continental Hotel.28- What did Rassendyll's friends tell him?

27-Who did Rassendyll call on in Paris? What did they do?

He called on his old two friends, George Featherly, who worked at the embassy, and Bertram Bertrand, who was a famous journalist in Paris. About the latest exciting events in Paris and the important people who visited Paris.29- What did Bertram Bertrand tell Rassendyll about Antoinette de Mauban? 30- Why did Antoinette de Mauban visit Paris?

She was well known for her wealth and ambition and she was leaving Paris that day. Antoinette de Mauban was a guest of the Duke of Strelsau (Duke Michael).31- What did George Featherly tell Rassendyll about the Duke of Strelsau? 32- What was George Featherly and Bertram's opinion of Duke Michael?

He said that Michael was the half-brother to the King of Ruritania. He was his father's favourite son. He wished to be the king of Ruritania not only a Duke. They said that he was extremely clever.33- Why didn't Rassendyll tell George that he was going to Ruritania? 34- How far was Antoinette de Mauban a beautiful lady?

As he didn't want the newspapers to know (via Bertram) about his going to Ruritania. Antoinette de Mauban was a beautiful, tall and fashionably dressed woman of about thirty.35 Where did Rassendyll and Antoinette de Mauban go from Paris?

They took a train from Paris to Dresden and took another train to Ruritania.36 How did Rassendyll describe the journey from Paris to Dresden?

He said it was a long and a boring journey.

37- Why did the guards at the Ruritanian border stare at Rassendyll's passport?

Because Rassendyll looked exactly like the King of Ruritania.38- What did Rassendyll read in the Ruritanian newspaper?

The king's coronation was to be in two days' time which was too much earlier than he thought. The newspaper described the excitement in the country and Strelsau.39- Why did Rassendyll decide to stop at Zenda instead of going to Strelsau? 40- What do you know about Zenda?

Because the hotels in Strelsau were full with people who wanted to see the coronation. From Zenda he could take a train to Strelsau to see the coronation. Zenda was a Ruritanian city which was 80 kilometres from the capital (Strelsau) and about 10 kilometres from the border. It had hills and a famous castle.41- Who did Rassendyll see when he got off the train at Zenda? 42- Where did Rassendyll stay at Zenda?

He saw Antoinette De Mauban who remained on the train to go to Strelsau. Rassendyll stayed at an inn which was run by an old woman and her two daughters.43- Why wasn't the woman interested in what happened in the capital, Strelsau?

As the old woman loved the Duke of Strelsau who was responsible for the land around Zenda and its castle. In fact, the hotel owner said she wished Michael was the new king.44- According to the hotel owner, why was Duke Michael popular with many people in Ruritania unlike his brother?

a) Michael always lived in Ruritania and he cared about the people so people loved him. b) As for the King, he was almost a stranger. He had been abroad for most of his life and not many people even knew what he looked like. c) He was staying in a hunting lodge in the forest as he liked hunting and good food.45 Why did Rassendyll decide to walk through the forest the next day?

He decided to walk through the forest, the next day, so that he might see the king.46- How did the older daughter have a different opinion about the Duke? 47- How did the daughter know that the king had red hair?

The older daughter didn't like Duke Michael but she admired the king and his red hair. Johann (the Duke's servant) told her that the king had red hair (like Rassendyll).48 According to the old lady why was the king in the Duke's land (Zenda)?

She said the Duke invited him and the Duke was in Strelsau preparing for the coronation.49 Why did the old woman think the Duke and the king weren't good friends?

Because of their competition about the throne as Duke Michael wanted to be king, too.50- What was Rassendyll's reaction on hearing that Michael wanted to be the king? 51- What was Johann's reaction when he saw Rassendyll? 52 What did the old lady tell Johann about Rassendyll?

He felt quite sorry for Michael but it was right that the older brother became the king. Johan stepped back in surprise, as though he had seen something amazing.53 What was one of the two daughter's comment on Johann's surprise?

She told Johann that Rassendyll came to their country to see the coronation.

She said that it was the red hair which surprised Johann because they didn't see it in the country unless he was part of the king's family, the Elphbergs.The Prisoner of Zenda 2 chapters (1-4)

54 What was Rassendyll's answer to Johan's question if he had ever seen the king? 55- What was Johann's offer for Rassendyll?

He had never seen the king but he hoped to see him on Wednesday at the coronation. He offered that Rassendyll could stay at his sister's house. She was married to a wealthy trader and she invited him to stay with them for the coronation but he was unable to go.56- Why was Rassendyll happy to have this opportunity and accepted Johanns offer?

As the hotels in Strelsau were full with people who wanted to see the coronation.57 Why did Rassendyll walk for 16 kilometres in the forest? 58- How was the Castle of Zenda well-defended?

He planned to do that to see the forest where the king was staying. It was very old but well built, with a moat all around it. Behind it was a large mansion. The castle could only be reached by a drawbridge between it and the mansion.59 What pleased Rassendyll on seeing the castle and the mansion?

He was pleased that the Duke had such a defended house though he wasn't the king.60- Why did Rassendyll fall asleep forgetting his train to Strelsau and his luggage? 61- Who did Colonel Sapt and Fritz work for?

It was so quiet and peaceful in the forest that he soon fell into a deep sleep. He was dreaming about living in the castle of Zenda when a voice awoke him. They worked for the King of Ruritania and they were loyal and faithful to the king.62- To what extent were Rudolf Rassendyll and the King of Ruritania alike?

They looked so alike except perhaps for a centimetre or two difference in height. Rassendyll was a little thinner than Rudolf Elphberg (the king).63 Rassendyll and the king didn't have identical personalities. Illustrate 64 What was the other thing Rassendyll and the king were alike?

Rudolf Rassendyll was an officer for the queen's army. He was good with a sword. Rudolf Elphberg liked to live well and he preferred eating to action. But he was kind. Rassendyll said perhaps they are alike then because he liked to have an easy life, too.65 What happened when Rassendyll and the king saw each other?

Rassendyll gave out a loud cry at the same time the king stood back in amazement.

Quotations with Model Answers 1- "You are 29 years old. Are you ever going to do anything useful?" a- Who said this? To whom? - Rose to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- What was the relation between these two persons? - She was his sister-in-law. c- What did the speaker mean by "do anything useful"? - To find a job. 2- "Why should I do anything? I have nearly enough money to do anything I want to." a- Who said this? To whom? - Rudolf Rassendyll to Rose. b- What else did the speaker enjoy that made him unwilling to work? c- What does the speaker's words reveal about his/her personality? 3- "And I enjoy an important position in society." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rassendyll to Rose. 4- "Be lazy? It's true. I'm of the Rassendyll family and our family don't need to do things." a- Who said this? To whom? - Rudolf Rassendyll to Rose. b- What did the speaker admit that it was true? - He admitted being lazy. c- What was the effect of these words on the other person? Why? 5- " She's angry because she thinks I don't do anything." a- Who said this? To whom? - Rudolf Rassendyll to his brother, Robert. 6- "It's not just your red hair that makes you different from your brother." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rose to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- When did the addressee's family start to have members with red hair? c- According to the speaker, what another difference was there between the two brothers? 7- " His position in society has responsibilities. You only see opportunities in yours." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rose to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- Who was the speaker comparing the addressee with? - His brother. 8- "To a man like me, opportunities are responsibilities." a- Who said this? To whom? - Rudolf Rassendyll to Rose. b- What did the speaker mean by that? -He waited for opportunities to come. c- Do you think a person like this is very serious about work or life? - No, I don't. 9- "Good. Sir Jacob Borrodaile tells me he'll offer you a real opportunity." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rose to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- What opportunity would Sir Jacob offer to the addressee? c- Did the addressed person accept that offer? Why/Why not? - Yes, he did . 10- "He's going to be an ambassador in six months' time, and he says he's happy for you to work for him." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rose to Rassendyll. 11- "Sir Jacob doesn't know which country it will be, but it'll be a good embassy. a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rose to Rassendyll.The Prisoner of Zenda 3 chapters (1-4)

12- "For you I'll do it even if it's a terrible embassy." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Rose. b- Why would he accept the job? - As Rose was persuasive and he was sensible. 13- "Oh, Rudolf, how good of you!" a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rose to Rudolf Rassendyll. 14- "You are going to write a book? That would be a good thing to do." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rose to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- Did that person really intend to write a book? If not, why did he claim so? c- What was the claimed book about? - About social problems in the country. 15- "Yes, indeed. Writing a book's the best way to get into politics." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Robert to his wife Rose. 16- "We've had quite a few important people visiting the city recently." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Bertram Bertrand to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- Which city was he referring to? - Paris. c- Whose name of those important people did the speaker mention? - Antoinette . 17- "She's a lady who's well known for her wealth and ambition." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Bertram Bertrand to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- Who was that lady? - Antoinette de Mauban. c- Why did that lady go to Paris? What was her next destination? - Ruritania . 18- "I met him at the embassy yesterday." a- Who said these words? To whom? - George Featherly to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- Who did the speaker meet at the embassy? - Michael. c- What was the speaker's job? - George Featherly worked at the embassy . 19- " I don't think he likes being a Duke." a- Who said these words? To whom? - George Featherly to Rassendyll. 20- "You have an important person to travel with." a- Who said these words? To whom? - George Featherly to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- Who was that important person? - Antoinette de Mauban. c- What was the final destination of both the persons who were travelling? - Ruritania. 21- "He's always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people." a- Who said these words? To whom? - The hotel owner to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- Who was the speaker talking about? - The Duke of Strelsau (Michael). c- What was the result of that person's caring about the people?

He gained popularity with the Ruritanians.

22- "He's been abroad for most of his life and not many people even know what he is like." a- Who said these words? To whom? -The old woman (the Inn owner) to Rassendyll. 23- "Now the King's staying in a hunting lodge in the forest." a- Who said these words? To whom? -The old woman (The hotel owner) to Rassendyll. b- How did the addressee feel on hearing this? What did he decide then? c- Why did the King go there? - Michel invited him to stay in his hunting lodge (forest). 24- "I wish he'd stay there in the forest. People say he only likes hunting and good food." a- Who said these words? To whom? -The old woman (The hotel owner) to Rassendyll. b- Why did the speaker not like the person talked about? c- What else did the speaker wish that person to do? 25- "Well I don't like Duke Michael. The king has red hair just like you." a- Who said that? To whom? - The older daughter to her mother and Rassendyll. b- Who told her about the king's red hair? - Johann told her that the king had red hair. 26- "But why's the King here, if it's the Duke's land?" a- Who asked this question? To whom? - Rudolf Rassendyll to the hotel owner. b- What answer did the speaker get to his question? c- Where was the Duke at the time of this conversation? - In Strelsau, preparing for the

coronation.

27- "I don't know if you can be good friends if you want the same thing." a- Who said this? To whom? -The old woman (The hotel owner) to Rudolf Rassendyll. b- What did the speaker mean by these words? -The Duke wanted to be king, too. c- According to the addressee, who had the right to that thing? - Rudolf. 28- "It's right that the older brother becomes king." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rassendyll to the old woman. 29- "What's the matter? This gentleman's come to our country to see the coronation." a- Who said these words? To whom? - The old woman to Johann. 30- "It's the red hair. We don't often see it in our country unless you're part of the King's family, the Elphbergs." a- Who was speaking? - One of the old woman's daughters. b- What did she mean by "It's the red hair"? - He had red hair like the Elphbergs. c- Was the addressee part of the King's family, the Elphbergs? How?The Prisoner of Zenda 4 chapters (1-4)

31- "Good evening, sir. I'm sorry. I didn't expect to see any new guests here." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Johann, the Duke's servant, to Rassendyll. b- What did the speaker apologize for? - For stepping back in surprise. c- What didn't the speaker really expect? - To see another copy of the king. 32- "Sir, have you ever seen our King?" a- Who said these words? To whom? - Johann to Rassendyll. 33- "He's about the same height as the King, too! This really is extraordinary." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Colonel Sapt to Fritz. 34- "I'm a traveller from England and an officer in the Queen's army." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt and Fritz. 38- "Although you look like identical twins, you don't have identical personalities or skills." a- Who said these words? To whom? - Colonel Sapt to Rassendyll. 35- "Well, we're officers for our King, so we understand each other well!" a- Who said these words? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. b- What did Rassendyll say that made the Fritz make this remark? - He was an officer. c- Where did this conversation take place? - In the forest. 36- "Perhaps we are alike then, I like to have an easy life, too!" a- Who said these words? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt and Fritz. Find the mistake in each of the following sentences: 1- Rose praised Rudolf Rassendyll for doing many useful things. 2- Rose's family were richer and more important than the Rassendylls. 3- Rassendyll was neither good with a sword nor with a gun. 4- In 1733, Countess Rose married a member of the Ruritanian royal family. 5- Lord Burlesdon had paintings of Countess Amelia Rassendyll and her ancestors. 6- People said that the King of Ruritania was his father's favourite son. 7- The old woman said that the king was popular with the people as he cared for them. 8- Rassendyll sympathized with Duke Michael and said it was his right to be king. 9- Johann's sister was married to a wealthy craftsman. 10- The castle was modern and well built, with a moat all around. 11- The old castle was only reached by a tunnel between it and the mansion. 12- Fritz said that the King liked to live well and he preferred action. The Prisoner of Zenda: Chapter 2 Questions with Model Answers 1- Why did Rassendyll have a very strange feeling when he saw the king in the forest? 2- What did Rassendyll do after looking at the future king for a few minutes?

Because Rassendyll was standing in a forest in the middle of Ruritania in front of a person who looked exactly the same like him. (as if he was his double) Rassendyll bowed to the future king.3- What differences did Rassendyll find when he examined the king carefully? 4- How did the future king welcome Rassendyll? 5- Show that the king had a sense of humour.

Although the king certainly looked very like Rassendyll, there were some differences. The king's mouth perhaps was less wide and Rassendyll's face was a little thinner. The future king said to Rassendyll "It's good to meet you cousin! He asked Rassendyll to forgive him if he seemed surprised as it wasn't every day that he saw his double.6- How was the king modest and kind when he met Rassendyll for the first time? 7- What did Rassendyll tell the king where he was going?

The king told Rassendyll that he couldn't help looking like the king. The king offered to help Rassendyll happily. Rassendyll told him the king that he was going to Strelsau to attend the coronation.8- Why did the king smile when Rassendyll told him he was going to Strelsau?

He smiled as he asked what Michael would think if he saw them together.9- Why did Fritz and Sapt object to/oppose Rassendyll's visit to Strelsau? 10- Why did Rassendyll want to leave Ruritania at once?

They thought it wouldn't be a good idea for Mr Rassendyll to visit Strelsau then as that would create problems. Rassendyll wanted to leave Ruritania in order not to worry the king but the kind king invited him to eat with him that night in the hunting lodge.11 How was the king similar to Rassendyll in names, too? 12- Where did the king and Rassendyll have their dinner? 13- Who brought the dinner?

They had the same first name (Rudolf Elphberg) and (Rudolf Rassendyll). In a small wooden hunting lodge between trees which Michael used for hunting. Josef (the king's servant) showed them to a dining room where a table had been laid out with generous amounts of delicious food.The Prisoner of Zenda 5 chapters (1-4)

14- Why did Rassendyll eat a lot?

Rassendyll ate a lot as he was hungry after the long walk and the food was delicious.15 Why didn't Fritz and Sapt eat too much?

Because they had to get up at six the next day morning and they had a lot of events.16- The king was insatiable and gluttonous for food. Illustrate.

a) When Sapt told him about the early start the next day the king told him that good food was more important than sleep. (The king loved food very much) b) The king ate the cakes hungrily as if they were the first thing he had eaten for the day.17- Why did Colonel Sapt and Fritz have to go to Zenda?

To bring a guard of soldiers to take the king to the station.

18- What two things did Duke Michael do that the King appreciated?

a) Duke Michael invited the king to hunt in his land and let him use his guards. b) Michael ordered Josef to give the king some delicious cakes to eat at the end of his meal. So the king said "well done, Michael."19- The king was so kind that he couldn't see his brother's evil act. Explain. Duke Michael exploited his brother's kindness and his weakness for good food so he

sent the king poison cakes to get rid of him and to be king of Ruritania.20 How many cakes did Rassendyll eat? Why? 21- Why was Rassendyll covered in water when he woke up?

Rassendyll ate only one cake as he had really eaten enough so he wasn't sick. Because Sapt and Fritz threw water over him as it was the only way to wake him up.22- To what extent could the king's love for food put an end to his life? 23- When did Rassendyll make sure that the king was poisoned? 24- Why did they refuse to call a doctor?

The poison cakes had a strong bad effect on the king to the extent that the king was lying on the floor. His face was red and he was breathing heavily. He was poisoned. When he bent down and felt the king's pulse which was very weak and slow. As there was no doctor for 15 kilometres and even a thousand doctors wouldn't make the King better that day.25 How did Fritz and Sapt have two different opinions about the coronation? 26- Why wouldn't Rudolf Elphberg be a king if he wasn't crowned that day? 27- Who did Fritz and Sapt accuse of poisoning the king?

Fritz suggested telling the people of Ruritania that the king was ill. Sapt said that if he wasn't crowned that day he wouldn't ever be a king.

Sapt (a far sighted man) said that the whole country was waiting for him. Most of the army was waiting too, with Duke Michael leading it. They wouldn't be happy. They accused Duke Michael so that his brother couldn't be crowned and he would take the crown instead of his brother, Rudolf the fifth.28- How did Luck play a role in spoiling Michael's plot to be crowned? Sapt made use of the resemblance between the king and Rassendyll so Sapt asked

Rassendyll to go to Strelsau to be crowned as if he were the king.29- Why did Rassendyll object to Sapt's plan at first?

He thought that people would realize that he wasn't the king because he was English.30- How did they persuade Rassendyll to take the place of the king at coronation?

a) Fritz said that Rassendyll's German language was perfect. b) Fritz said if Rassendyll was dressed in the king's clothes no one would know. c) Sapt said if he didn't go to Strelsau that night, Duke Michael would be king and the king would either be dead or in prison.31- What did Sapt say when Rassendyll said that the king wouldn't forgive him? 32- What was Sapt's plan to hide the king?

Sapt cried, "Our country needs this." And that made Rassendyll agree on his plan. Sapt said that they would hide the king in the cellar and Josef would tell the duke's guards that the hunting lodge was empty.33- How would they get the king to Strelsau after the coronation?

a) Sapt and Rassendyll would leave the place and come back to the lodge on horses while Fritz would stay to guard the king's bedroom at the palace. b) Josef would get the king ready for the journey back to the palace with Sapt in the dark. c) Rassendyll would leave the country before it was light.34- Sapt was cunning and a good planner .Illustrate.

Sapt's plans rescued the coronation and spoilt Michael's evil plans. Sapt was very smart and he could see the consequences in advance. Fritz and Rassendyll agreed on his plans.35- What did they do with Johann's mother who was watching them?

Johann's mother was watching them when they were hiding the king so they locked her in the cellar with the king and told Josef to let her out later.36- What did Fritz say on seeing Josef dressing Rassendyll in the king's clothes?

He looked at Rassendyll and said that they could do it. (the clever plan)The Prisoner of Zenda 6

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37- How did Sapt help Rassendyll to play his role as Rudolf the 5th well? 38- Why would Sapt always be at Rassendyll's side?

Sapt told Rassendyll about the history of the king's life: of his family, likes, interests, weaknesses, friends and servants. Besides how he should behave in the palace. To tell Rassendyll who the people were that he met.39- What did Fritz tell the surprised looking station guard?

He told him that the king had changed his plan and they got on the train to the capital.40- Why would there be no one to meet them on reaching the capital? 42- How was the station of Strelsau suddenly busy? 43 What do you know about Marshal Strakencz? 44- When did Rassendyll feel less nervous?

As they were an hour earlier than they expected so they sent a word to the palace.41 How was Rassendyll feeling on the train during his journey to the palace?

Rassendyll was nervous and was very hungry but Sapt told him that he would be fine. Men ran up to them, then ran away again, soldiers rode off on horses. Other men showed Rassendyll to the station restaurant. People cheered "God save the king". He was a very important person in the army. He was tall and his jacket was covered in medals. He led a group of soldiers to welcome the Pretend King (Rassendyll). When he saw that no one seemed to realize that he wasn't the real king.45- Rassendyll found out the city had two different parts partly old and partly new. Show. 46- How did this gap between the rich and the poor affect the new king? 47- Why did the poor people support Duke Michael? 49- What did the square where the palace stood like?

There were wide, modern streets where the rich people lived in big houses. There were the poor's tiny houses which were hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. The rich would support the new king because they knew that nothing would change. The poor didn't like the new king so they would support Duke Michael. As he told them he wanted things to be different and gave them hope for a better future.48- What did Rassendyll realize about that poor area of the city?

He knew that this area wouldn't be safe for the future king.50- How did the people meet the pretend king (Rassendyll)? 51- What did Rassendyll do with the flower on his horse? 52- What were Rassendylls feelings at that moment?

There were coloured flags and colourful ribbons everywhere and people lined the streets, clapping and cheering. When Rassendyll waved to them, they threw flowers down from the balconies above him. He picked it up and stuck it onto his coat. The Marshal looked at him on seeing that. Rassendyll smiled happily at the Marshall and Rassendyll believed that he was actually the king. Rassendyll was delighted to see so much colour and so many happy faces.53- Why did Rassendyll feel frightened when he saw Antoinette de Mauban?

As she stared at him, her expression changed. Surely she knew who he was. Rassendyll was afraid that she would call out," That is not the real king."Quotations with modal answers 1- "Colonel, Fritz: who is this gentleman." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - The king to Sapt and Fritz. b- Who was that gentleman? Where did they meet? - Rassendyll. In the forest. 2- "It's good to meet you, cousin! You must forgive me if I seemed surprised, as it's not every day that you see your double." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - The king to Rassendyll. b- What did he mean by saying" your double"? - They were exactly similar to each other. 3- "I hope you are not angry." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to the king. 4- "Whether I like it or not, you cant help looking like me. No, I'll happily help you. Where are you travelling?" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - The king to Rassendyll. 5 "To Strelsau, sir. To the coronation." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to the king. 6- "What would my brother Michael think if he saw us together!" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - The king to (Rassendyll,) Sapt and Fritz. 7- "I don't think it would be a good idea for Mr Rassendyll to visit Strelsau now." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to the king. 8- "Don't worry, sir. I understand the problem. I'll leave Ruritania today." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to the king. 9- " Please, first you must eat with me. You don't meet a new cousin every day." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - The king to Rassendyll. 10- "Remember, sir, that we have an early start tomorrow." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Colonel Sapt to the king. b- Why did they have an early start? - Because of the coronation.The Prisoner of Zenda 7 chapters (1-4)

11- "We can still eat well, and good food is better than sleep!" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - The king to Rassendyll ,Sapt and Fritz. b- What do you know about the king's character? - Good food was his weakness. 12- "The colonel and I have to leave here at six tomorrow morning." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. b- Why did they have to leave so early? - To prepare for the coronation. 13- "It's good of my brother to let me use his guards." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - The king to Rassendyll, Sapt and Fritz. 14- The Duke said I was to give you this at the end of your meal." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Josef (the servant) to the king. b- What did the word this refer to? - The cakes sent by Duke Michael. c- How far were those cakes important? - They poisoned the king. 15 Nothing else would wake you up. Its five o'clock." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Why was it difficult to wake him up normally? - As he ate a cake last night. 16- "You must come and look at this." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. b- Who did the word this refer to? - The poor king lying on the floor. 17- We have been trying to wake him up for half an hour, but we can't." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. b- Who couldn't they wake up? Why? - The king. As he ate a lot of cakes. 18- It must have been those cakes that he ate. Do you think he was poisoned?" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz. b- What was wrong with the cakes? - They had poison. 19- "A thousand doctors won't make him better today." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Sapt. 20- "But what about the coronation." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz. 21 "We must tell the people of Ruritania that he is ill." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll. 22- If he isn't crowned today. I don't think he'll ever be a king." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll and Fritz. 23- "The whole country is waiting for him today. Most of the army is waiting too." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Why did the whole country and the army wait for him? - In order to be crowned. 24- We must tell everyone what's happened and make the most of it." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll. b- What happened to the king? - Duke Michael put poison to the king. c- How did they make the most of it? - The y could get rid of Duke Michael. 25- "Do you think that he was poisoned?" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- How was the king poisoned? - Duke Michael had put poison in the cake. 26 "Yes, he did this so that his brother can't be crowned. You don't know him." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? About whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll about Michael. 27- "I have an idea! It was lucky that we met you yesterday." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Why was it lucky? - As he was exactly like the king so he could take his place. 28- "Me? That's impossible! People would realize I'm not the king. I'm English." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. b- What was the problem of being English? - As Ruritania spoke German not English. 29- "Your German's perfect. If we dress you in different clothes, no one will know." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. b- What did he mean by German? - Rassendyll's German was as perfect as the Ruritanians. 30- "Duke Michael will be king tonight and the king will either be dead or in prison." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- When could the Duke be king? - If Rassendyll didn't agree to pretend to be the king. 31- "I understand what you're are saying but the king would never forgive me if I ---" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 32- "Our country needs this." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What did he mean by the word (this)? - Rassendyll had to be the king at the coronation. 33- "We can hide the king in the cellar so the guards will think no one's here." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 34- "What if they search the building?" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Sapt. b- Who did they refer to? - To the Duke's guards.The Prisoner of Zenda 8 chapters (1-4)

35- "How will we get the king to Strelsau?" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 36- "As soon as we are alone in the bedroom, you and I will leave and come back here." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Where were they at that moment? - In the hunting lodge at the forest. 37- "It's a good plan." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Sapt. 38- I think she heard us. After we've moved the king, I'll speak to her." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll and Fritz. b- Who was she and what was she doing? - Johan's mother. She overheard them. 39- What happened to Johan's mother?" a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 40- "She's locked in the cellar with the king. Josef will let her out later." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. b- Who was locked in the cellar? - Johann's mother. 41- "When they find that the king isn't here, Michael will know about our plan." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll and Sapt. b- How did Michael know about their plan? - When he found the king in the cellar. 42- "No, nothing is safe anywhere but we must do our best." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 43- "Nervous, I'm not made of stone, you know." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. b- Why was Rassendyll nervous? - As he was too afraid to be discovered. 44- "God save the king!" a- Who said that quotation? When? - The people in preparation for the coronation. 45- "God save both kings." a- Who said that quotation? To whom? - Sapt to himself. b- Who were the two kings? - The true king and Rassendyll. c- Why did Rassendyll's life become so important?

Because if Rassendyll was killed or disappeared, the real king would surely be killed.45 Surely she would call out, "That's not the real king!" a- Who said this? To whom? - Rassendyll to himself. b- Who was she? - Antoinette de Mauban. c- Why did he think that?

- Because he thought she saw him before and knew that he wasn't the real king.

Find the mistake in each of the following sentences: 1- The King's mouth was wider than Rassendylls. 2- The King seemed annoyed when he saw his double. 3- The King thought that the hunting lodge was as comfortable as the palace. 4- Dinner was not ready yet when the King went to the hunting lodge. 5- The King was annoyed with his brother for not letting him use his guards. 6- Josef said that Duke Michael had asked him to give the King some fruit. 7- The King as well as Rassendyll ate a few cakes because they had eaten enough. 8- Rassendyll woke up suddenly covered in water because he had sweated heavily. 9- Colonel Sapt and Fritz woke Rassendyll up to go to Strelsau to be crowned. 10- When Fritz led Rassendyll to the next room, he saw the King lying on bed. 11- Rassendyll bent down and felt the King's pulse, which was normal. 12- Fritz said that they mustn't tell anyone that the King was ill. 13- Most of the army was waiting too, with Marshal Strakencz leading it. 14- Colonel Sapt suggested that Rassendyll could go to Strelsau to kill Duke Michael. 15- Rassendyll walked round the room in silence for about an hour thinking of Colonel Sapt's idea that he could go to Strelsau to be crowned. 16- Fritz encouraged him to take the King's place saying that his English was perfect. 17- Sapt suggested waiting for Michael's guards in the hunting lodge. 18- Colonel Sapt and Fritz hid the King in the kitchen. 19- Colonel Sapt, Fritz and Rassendyll realised that they were being watched by Josef. 20- Rassendyll talked to Marshal Strakencz politely and in a friendly way. 21- Rassendyll saw that Fritz was less nervous when he shook the Marshal's hands. 22- Rassendyll rode through the capital with the Marshal on his right and Fritz on his left. 23- As Rassendyll was riding he saw that the capital was all new. 24- The rich people had never lived well under the King's father, so they would support the King because they knew that nothing would change. 25- There was a very different area where thousands of people lived in big houses. 26- The poor people supported Duke Michael, who told them he wanted things to be different and gave them some cakes. 27- Rassendyll knew that he was safe in the poor area. 28- In the big square, people lined the streets, clapping and cheering. He waved to them as they passed and people threw stones down from the balconies above him. 29- Rassendyll could at once tell from the Marshal's expression that he was angry. 30- Rassendyll was disappointed to see so much colour and so many happy faces. 31- When Rassendyll saw Antoinette de Mauban on a balcony above him, he was sure she would call out," That was the real king!"The Prisoner of Zenda 9 chapters (1-4)

The Prisoner of Zenda: Chapter three Questions with Model Answers 1- What did Rassendyll expect to hear while he was riding towards the palace? 2- What did he guess when he heard no one calling out? 3- What did the Marshal order his men to do?

He expected to hear Antoinette de Mauban telling everyone that he wasn't really the king. Perhaps Antoinette de Mauban didn't recognize him after all. He ordered them to enter a poor part of the town where the people were loyal to Michael.4- What did Rassendyll think when the Marshal said to him "It's better this way"?

He thought that was the Marshall's plan to test him.

5- To what extent was Rassendyll brave in facing the Marshal's plan?

He told the Marshal to tell his soldiers to ride ahead of him (Rassendyll) and he didn't need them or him (the Marshal). Rassendyll continued through the old town alone. a) Rassendyll wanted to succeed in the Marshal's test. b) Rassendyll wanted the poor people to see that their king trusted them.6- Give two reasons for Rassendyll's insistence to ride alone in the old part? 7- What was the effect of this decision (going alone in the old part) on Colonel Sapt? 8- Why did Rassendyll make that risk (going alone in the old part of the city)? 9- Why did Sapt's face look even more anxious?

Colonel Sapt looked worried and shook his head. He thought it was a very bad idea. He thought if he were to be a king, he decided to act like a king. And he wanted all the people to like him, not just a few. He wanted to gain popularity for the future king. If Rassendyll were killed in that part of town, Sapt's position would be very difficult.10- Show that the old town buildings were very ugly. 11- How did Rassendyll see the poor people? 12- What were the people saying about him?

Rassendyll realised how white, how clean his uniform seemed compared to the old buildings around him. That meant that the town was very neglected and very ugly. The narrow streets were lined with hundreds of people and he could feel their eyes on him. One said that he was so surprised that the king was on his own, but the king was taller than he thought. Another one said "His skin was very white."13- How were the people having different feelings when they saw Rassendyll? 14- How far was the Duke popular with the poor people? 15- How were the poor people peaceful?

Although some people smiled and cheered, others were quiet and looked at him angrily. The poor people put the Duke's paintings in their windows as they supported him. Despite their anger with the king, Rassendyll reached the outside of the place safely.16- Why was Sapt's expression one of relief?

Because Rassendyll went out of the old part safely and was still alive.17- Who did Rassendyll see inside the beautiful building?

Rassendyll saw Princess Flavia who was a beautiful young woman with red hair. Rassendyll saw Duke Michael with his red cheeks, dark eyes and dark hair.18- What did Duke Michael feel when he saw Rassendyll (the pretend king)? 19- What was the coronation ceremony like?

Duke Michael's face became white. Until that moment Rassendyll didn't think the Duke realised that the king had come to Strelsau. The golden crown was put on the king's head. He read out some promises. The beautiful music played when someone announced that Rudolf the 5th was now king of Ruritania.20- How was Duke Michael when he congratulated the king? 21- When did Rassendyll become worried?

Duke's Michael's hands shook with anger when he took his hand in Rassendyll's hand. When a man he knew from England (Lord Topham) came to greet him but his eyes were so poor that he didn't notice Rassendyll anyway.22- Show that the Princess was a good observant.

She told Rassendyll that he looked different. He looked more tired, serious and thinner.23- What surprised Princess Flavia about the king?

She heard that he rode through the old town alone thinking that the people there must have appreciated what he did.24- What did Fritz warn Rassendyll against in the afternoon of the coronation? 25- Why did Sapt want Rassendyll to leave Ruritania as soon as he could?

He warned him against walking alone in the old part of the city because Duke Michael wouldn't like it if he became too popular with the Duke's people. As the Duke had news from Zenda and he was almost certainly planning something.26- How did Rassendyll get the king's permit to leave the city that night? Sapt copied (forged )the King's signature on the form to be a permit to leave the city. 27- What did Sapt remind Rassendyll of?

Sapt reminded Rassendyll of their plan to bring back the king to the capital that night.The Prisoner of Zenda 10 chapters (1-4)

28- What part would Fritz play to conceal their leaving the palace at night? 29- To what extent, Fritz had orders to prevent Michael from visiting the king?

Fritz would tell everyone that the king had gone to bed and that he wasn't to be woken by anyone until nine o'clock the next day morning. Sapt ordered not to let Michael in even if Fritz's life depended on it.30- How was Rassendyll's camouflage to leave the palace at night?

He put on a big coat and a hat leaving the palace with Sapt not through the door but through a panel in the wall which led to a dark passage.31- How was the secret passage which Rassendyll and Sapt went through? 32- Who was waiting for them after reaching the street? 33- How did Rassendyll disguise ?Why?

It was long and dark and ended with a heavy wooden door which Sapt unlocked and went out into a quiet street which ran along the back of the Palace gardens. A man with two horses which Rassendyll and Sapt rode away without saying anything. He wore a coat and a hat which covered his face and his hair. He tried to stay low on the horse so that no one could recognize him.34- Why did Sapt ask Rassendyll to take his gun?

Because he might need the gun to get through the city gates which would all be closed at that time of the day.35- When did Rassendyll and Sapt reach the tall wooden gate through the city wall?

It was half past six and still light.

36- Why were Sapt and Rassendyll relieved when they knocked on the gate? 37- What did Sapt tell the girl? Why?

As they saw a 14-year-old girl at the gate instead of her father (the guard of the gate) who had gone to see the king and told his girl not to open the gate for anyone. He told her that her father should have stayed at the gate and asked her for the gate key.38- Why was Sapt so smart when he imitated the king's signature on the permit? 39- Why were they in little danger outside the city? 41- How far had they gone at half past nine?

As Sapt gave the girl the permit signed from (the king himself) and a coin to give him the key to pass through the gate. He asked her to give the permit to her father. As everyone was celebrating the coronation in the streets and it became a clear night.40- Why did Rassendyll and Sapt lose half an hour on their night journey?

As they stopped at an inn so that the horses could have a drink.42- Why did Sapt get off the horse and put his ear to the ground? 43- Where did the roads at the fork lead to?

They had gone around forty kilometres from the city when they heard the noise of horses. He did that in order to know the number and the distance of the horses behind them. Sapt said that they were two horses and they were about two kilometres behind. To the right was their road which went deep into the forest. To the left the other road which went outside the forest towards the town with the castle.44- What did Sapt order Rassendyll at the fork?

Sapt ordered Rassendyll to get off his horse and they went into the dark trees to watch the road but they couldn't be seen by the two people coming. Sapt had a gun in his hand.45- How could Sapt recognize the two men on the road through the forest? 46- At the fork, which way did Max Holf suggest going to? 47- Why did Max Holf not go to the hunting lodge?

Because the moon was full and he could see the road clearly so Sapt recognized the Duke and Max Holf (Johan's brother). Max was a strong-looking man. Max Holf suggested going to the castle of Zenda to learn the truth. He said "If all's well, why go there. And if all isn't well, I fear there will be a trap."48- At the fork, Sapt would love to shoot Duke Michael but he didn't. Discuss. 49 What did "All is well" mean? 50 What did Sapt do when he saw the 5 or 6 torn and dirty handkerchiefs?

He realised that killing the Duke wouldn't have helped the king at that moment. It meant that the Duke had got the king and imprisoned him in the Castle of Zenda. Sapt held of Rassendyll's hands telling him that he used those handkerchiefs to tie up the old woman (Johann's mother). (It was a mistake to use handkerchiefs not ropes).51- Why did Rassendyll tell Sapt to stay and went inside the cellar with a candle? 52- What could Rassendyll see inside the cellar?

Sapt was very worried as he loved the king and would have hated anything bad to have happened to him. Rassendyll could see the body of Josef (dead) so he closed the door with heavy hearts.53- Why did Rassendyll want to go back to the capital?

To collect every soldier at Strelsau so that Michael could be caught before killing the king but Sapt told him to wait as they needed to think.54- According to Sapt, how did Michael know what happened to the king?The Prisoner of Zenda 11

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55- What'd have happened to Sapt, Fritz and Rassendyll if they had stayed there?

They would have been killed when Michael had come to kidnap the king.56- What was Sapt's plan after the disappearance of the king?

He told Rassendyll that they had to continue with the game they started so Rassendyll would be a king again until they could save the king.

Quotations with Model answers 1- "Why have we changed our route? a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz. 2- "It's better this way." a- Who said that? To whom? - Marshal Strakencz to Rassendyll. b- Which way would they go? - The old part of the town. 3- "Tell your soldiers to ride ahead of me. I don't need them or you." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz. 4- "You can wait here until I have continued through the old part alone." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz. 5- "I want the people who live here to see that their king trusts them." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz. b- What did the word here refer to? - To the old part of the poor people. 6- "I'm surprised that he's on his own, but he's taller than I thought." a- Who said that? To whom? - One of the poor people of the old part to the others. b- Who did he speak about? - About Rassendyll. (the pretend king) 7- "His skin's very white." a- Who said that? To whom? - One of the poor people to the others. b- Who did he speak about? - About Rassendyll. (the pretend king) 8- "Congratulations." a- Who said that? To whom? - Duke Michael to Rassendyll (the pretend king). b- On what occasion was it said? - On the occasion of the coronation. 9- "When's the wedding?" a- Who said that? To whom? - One of the people to the pretend king (Rassendyll). b- Whose wedding did the man ask about? -The king and Princess Flavia. 10- "Do you know, Rudolf, you look different today? a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rudolf Rassendyll (the king). 11- "You look tired and serious, and think you're thinner. You have changed." a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rudolf Rassendyll (the king). 12- "I think I want to change now that I'm a king." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rudolf Rassendyll (the pretend king) to Princess Flavia. 13- "Perhaps you already have. I heard that you rode through the old town alone." a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rudolf Rassendyll (the pretend king). 14- "The people there must have appreciated what you did." a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rudolf Rassendyll (the king). 15- "I hope I'll make a good king." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rudolf Rassendyll (the king) to Princess Flavia. 16- That was a day to remember! I think I'd like to be king for a day." a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. 17- "Duke Michael wouldn't like it if you became too popular with his people." a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. b- What did the underlined word refer to? - The poor people of the old part. c- Why were they The Duke's people? - Because they supported Michael not the king. 18- "Only if you stay alive as long as that. Michael had news from Zenda." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- When did he say that? - When Rassendyll said he would be king until that night. 19- "Who can I get a permit from?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. b- Why did the speaker need a permit? -To leave the city so as to save the true king. 20- "The king, of course." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 21- "I can pretend to be the king but that doesn't mean I can write like him too!" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. b- When did the speaker say that? -When Sapt asked him to copy the king's signature. 22- "Oh, it's not hard to copy." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Why did he copy the king's signature on the form? -To be a permit to pass the city gate. c- What did that tell us about the speaker? - Sapt was interested even in small details. 23- Now, remember our plan. I'll go with you." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll.The Prisoner of Zenda 12 chapters (1-4)

24- "You will tell everyone that the king has gone to bed and that he isn't to be woken by anybody till nine o'clock tomorrow morning." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Fritz. 25- "You mustn't let him in, even if your life depends on it." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Fritz. b- Who did (him) refer to? - To Duke Michael. c- Why mustn't the addressee let that person in? -To save their plan from being discovered. 26- "I don't need to be told that." a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz said that proudly to colonel Sapt. 27- Here, put on this big coat and hat. Now, are you ready to go?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Why did the addressee put on those clothes? - In order to be well hidden from people. 28- "In the old king's time, I knew all about this secret passage." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Where did he say that? - In the secret passage. 29- "You may need it to get through the city gates. They will be closed at this time." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What does the word (it) refer to? - the gun. 30- "My father is not here. I'm afraid. He's gone to see the king." a- Who said that? To whom? - The guard's daughter to Rassendyll and Sapt. 31- Your father should have stayed here." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to the guard's daughter. b- Was the speaker angry as the guard wasn't at the gate? - No, he was happy and relieved. 32- But he told me not to open the gate for anyone." a- Who said that? To whom? - The guard's daughter to Rassendyll and Sapt. 33- "Then you must give me the key to open it." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to the guard's daughter. 34- "Here's a form from the king himself. You can show it to your father." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to the guard's daughter. b- What was the form? - It was the permit which Sapt signed as the king to pass the gate. 35- "Now we must move quickly. a- Who said this? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 36- "What do you think the Duke knows about our plan?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 37- "Listen. I can hear something." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What did the speaker hear? - He heard two men on two horses behind them. 38- "We are lucky that the wind's blowing towards us so we can hear them." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 39- "I think there're two horses. They are about two kilometres behind." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 40- "To the right's our road, to the left's the castle. Now, get off your horse." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 41- "Get off? But they will catch us!" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 42- "Do you want to see who they are?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 43- "Yes, and where they are going." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 44- "Here they come! Look, it's the Duke." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 45- " Which way?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Duke Michael to Max Holf (Johan's brother). 46- I think we should go to the castle where we can learn the truth." a- Who said that? To whom? - Max Holf to Duke Michael. 47- "Why not the hunting lodge?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Duke Michael to Max Holf. 48- "If all's well, why go there? And if all isn't well, I fear it will be a trap." a- Who said that? To whom? - Max Holf to Duke Michael. b- What do you deduce from they fear of a trap?

- Michael's men told him that they had kidnapped the king but he wasn't sure.

49- "To Zenda, then." a- Who said that? To whom? - Duke Michael to Max Holf. 50- "So, he's had news that all's well." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- When did he say that? - After waiting silently for ten minutes among the trees.The Prisoner of Zenda 13 chapters (1-4)

51- "What does that mean?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 52- "I wish I knew. It's a real puzzle." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 53- "What did "All's well" mean? Was all well with the king?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to himself. 54- "Look there! That's what I used to tie up the old woman." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What did they look at? - To the torn and dirty handkerchiefs. c- Who was the old woman? - Johan's mother. 55- "So they found the old woman." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. b- Who did they refer to? - To Michael's guards. c- Who was the old woman? - She was Johann's mother. 56 "I realized that when I saw the handkerchiefs." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What did he realise? - He realised that Michael's men had reached the place. 57- "Where's Josef and the king?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. 58- "Its not good news. I'm afraid he's dead." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. b- Who is dead? - Josef who was killed by Michael's guards. 59- "No, the body's Josef. The king isn't there." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. 60- "So they have got the king." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Who have got the king? - Michael's men. 61- "That's why they said that all's well. But when did they find out?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. b- Who did they refer to? - Michael and Max Holf. 62- "Michael must have known all day." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What did Michael knew? - He knew that Rassendyll wasn't the real king. 63- "What did he think when he met me then? He knew I wasn't the real king." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. 64- "It doesn't matter what he thought then. What matters is what he thinks now." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 65- "We must get back and collect every soldier in Strelsau. Michael will have to be caught before the king is killed." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. 66- "Wait. We need to think. It must have been the old woman who told them." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Who did the old woman tell what had happened? - Michael's men. 67- If we hadn't escaped to Strelsau, we would have been killed." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Who would have killed them? - Michael's men. 68- "Let's think about how we could worry him a bit more." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Who did they want to worry? - Michael. 69- "We'll get back to Strelsau. The king will be back in the capital again tomorrow." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What did the speaker mean? - He meant that Rassendyll would continue to be king. 70- "How is it possible if we don't know where he is?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. b- Who did the speaker talk about? - The real king. 71- "We'll continue with the game we started. You have done a good job until now." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What was the game? - Rassendyll pretended to be the king of Ruritania. 72- Do you mean you want me to be the king again?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt. Find the mistake and correct it 1- The people of the old town wanted Rassendyll to be their king. 2- the people of the old town were wealthy. 3- Michael asked Sapt and the Marshall to stay back. 4- Rassendyll was a man with black hair and dark deep eyes.The Prisoner of Zenda 14 chapters (1-4)

5- Michael was surprised and deeply happy to see Rassendyll. 6- During the wedding, Rassendyll did all the right things. 7- Princess Flavia noticed that Rassendyll looked similar as he was more serious. 8- Rassendyll and Sapt had to go back to Strelsau to fetch the king. 9- Fritz looked worried when he saw a man from England. 10- To leave the palace without being seen, Rassendyll went out though the front door. 11- The Duke of Strelsau was the king's cousin. 12- Sapt was happy when the king rode through the streets of the old part. 13- The coronation was important for the history of England. 14- The Marshal didn't like the king to be popular with people. 15- Sapt and Rassendyll left the palace through a tunnel in the wall. 16- There were three parts to the castle. 17- Two men were riding behind Sapt and Michael. 18- The old woman was no longer in the room, she had died. 19- Fritz was found dead on the floor of the cellar. 20-The Duke's men had Rassendyll as a prisoner. 21- Sapt would not kill the king as long as Rassendyll was in the Palace. 22- Michael agreed to take the king's place for him. 23- If Rassendyll agreed to go back to Strelsau, the king would be killed. 24- Sapt killed Josef, the servant of the king. 25- When he saw the torn scarf, Sapt knew that the old woman disappeared. 26- Sapt said that there were four people coming behind us. 27- To leave the city, one should have a form signed by the Duke. 28- They found a son at the gate of the city. 29- The girl told Sapt that her father went to see the Duke. 30- Duke Michael and Max Holf rode to the lodge. 31- Sapt still held up his gun and was pointing it at the king. 32- It must have been Josef who told them what have happened somehow. The Prisoner of Zenda: Chapter four Questions with model answers 1- Why did Rassendyll see that returning to the capital was too dangerous? 2- How did Sapt encourage him to continue pretending to be the king? 3- Why did Sapt believe that they had got Michael and his men?

a) It hadn't been easy to escape from Strelsau to the hunting lodge without being seen. b) The Duke and all his men knew where the real king was. He told Rassendyll if he was a man, he could save the king. And told him that the Duke couldn't say anything without showing their guilt as they kidnapped the king. As Michael couldn't say that Rassendyll wasn't the real king as he had kidnapped the real king and killed his servant (Josef).4- Show that Sapt was persuasive cunning / and wit .

a) His plan to save the king was a success. b) He managed to remove Rassendyll's fears and convinced him to continue his role. c) He handled every problem easily, intelligently and with great knowledge.5- What other doubts did Rassendyll still have?

a- Someone in Strelsau would realize he wasn't the real king. b- Princess Flavia thought that he had changed and she would realise his character.6- How did Sapt make Rassendyll overcome his doubts?

Sapt told Rassendyll it was a risk but they had to have a king in Strelsau or the city would belong to Michael within 24 hours. Rassendyll had to do it for Ruritania.7- What would happen if the real king was already dead?

Rassendyll would stay king forever.

8- Why would the presence /of Rassendyll in Strelsau save the king's life? 9- How did Rassendyll see Sapt's second plan to continue pretending as a king? 10- What did Sapt tell Rassendyll when he said that he was still worried? 11- What did Sapt and Rassendyll see from the Hunting Lodge window? 12- Who were the men and what were they going to do?

Michael knew that if he killed the king, he would allow Rassendyll to stay king forever. He saw that it was madder than the first plan which had been a success. But after listening to Colonel Sapt he saw that it could work. He said that anything was possible and asked Rassendyll to go with him to Strelsau so as not to be caught if they stayed in the hunting lodge. They could see in the moonlight a big group of men coming down the road from Zenda four were on horses, another four or five were walking. They were Michael's men. They were carrying spades to hide their evil work. They wanted to bury Josef's body.13- Sapt and Rassendyll were too brave in the hunting Lodge. Illustrate.The Prisoner of Zenda 15

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14- Rassendyll was a very good Swordsman .Discuss.

Rassendyll knocked one man off his horse, then hit another big man with his sword. Perhaps Rassendyll killed the two men.15- How did Rassendyll escape from the men who were going to trap him? 16- How did the 2nd shot hurt Rassendyll? 18- How was the farmer kind to them? 17- How did Rassendyll think the men recognize him?

Rassendyll rode quickly through the gap between the men towards the forest. While he was waving to Sapt, he was shot again and felt the pain in his finger. One of the men said, "It's the king," before Rassendyll pushed him off his horse. Rassendyll covered his face and the farmer let them rest and gave them food. He said that he had a bad tooth.20- When did they go back to Strelsau? 22 Who was Freyler? 19- On arriving at a farm, Rassendyll covered his face. How did he justify it to the farmer?

At nine o'clock when the sun was rising on a cold clear day.

21- When Sapt and Rassendyll returned to Strelsau, why were the streets quiet at that time?

Because the people were resting after the celebrations. They saw almost no one. He was one of Sapt's servants. Sapt said that he was a good servant.23- What did Sapt tell Freyler about the king's finger?

The king caught his finger in a door and told Freyler to say nothing about that.24- What did Sapt ask Freyler not to say anything about? 25- How did they return to inside the palace? 26- Why did Fritz bow to Rassendyll?

About the Kings riding his horse as all young men like to ride their horses now and then, so why not the King. Sapt put the key to the secret door and they went back inside the palace down the passage to the king's room. He thought that the real king came back. Sapt laughed and said they could do it.27- Sapt was very cautious when he heard a knock on the door. Explain.

Sapt told Rassendyll to sleep in his bedroom and to cover himself up.28- Who was the visitor? Why did he come to the palace? 29- What did Rassendyll tell the servant of Princess Flavia? 30- What did Rassendyll tell Fritz about the real king?

He was a polite young gentleman and a servant of Princess Flavia. The Princess sent him to find out how the king was feeling after the coronation. He said, "Send her my thanks and tell her that I have never felt better in my life. He told him that Michael was holding the real king prisoner in the Castle of Zenda.31- When did Rassendyll realize that the king's life was quite hard?

Sapt took three hours to tell him about the king's duties. But Sapt stayed with him to tell him what he ought to do and what he ought not to do as well as what to say to the important people who he had to meet. Rassendyll said "A pretend king's life was harder".32- Why was Rassendyll worried when he met the French ambassador?

Because he couldn't answer the ambassador's question but Sapt told him that he shouldn't worry as the real king wouldn't have been able to answer, either.33- What did Fritz object to when Rassendyll asked Sapt if he could rest?

Fritz objected and told Rassendyll he couldn't take a rest as he didn't want to waste any time and wanted to plan how to attack Michael.34- What were Sapt and Rassendyll's opinions about Fritz's point of view?

Sapt said, "Let's take things slowly. We aren't going to do anything dangerous. Rassendyll said, "If people find out who I am, I will fight with the Duke. But at this moment let's wait to see what the Duke does."35- According to Sapt, Why couldn't Michael kill the real king?

If Michael killed the real king, Rassendyll would stay as king instead.37- Why did Fritz describe the situation as a stalemate ?

36- Why couldn't Michael accuse Rassendyll of pretending to be a king?

Michael couldn't accuse Rassendyll of anything because then people would know that he kidnapped the real king. As no one could do anything as they couldn't accuse Michael of kidnapping the king.38- What did half of Michael's six men being with him in Strelsau mean? 39- Who were the six men?

That meant the other half were guarding the king so the king must have been alive. They were six special soldiers who Michael kept at his house at all times. They were completely loyal to Michael. They would do whatever Michael asked them to do. Three were from Ruritania and a Belgian, a French and an English man.40- Who were the three with Michael in Strelsau?The Prisoner of Zenda 16

The three foreigners: De Gautet (French), Bersonin (Belgian) and Detchard (English).41- What was the bold and wise decision Rassendyll made?chapters (1-4)

Rassendyll decided to act as all real kings did by keeping some secrets even from the people who he could trust most.42- What was Rassendyll's plan to act as a real king? 43- What did Rassendyll hope?

To make himself as popular as he could and say nothing bad about Michael to stop the poorer people of Strelsau from thinking badly of him (He gained the real king popularity). He hoped there wouldn't be a fight and he could enjoy his game in Strelsau and something good would come from it. Michael wouldn't grow stronger while the game lasted.44- How did Rassendyll begin his plan?

He rode his horse through the park with Fritz and waved to everyone bowing to him.45- How did he decide not to be a distant king?

He decided to be seen among his people to make them realise that he cared about them.46- Why did Rassendyll stop while riding through the narrowest and oldest streets?

To buy flowers from a poor young girl with a gold coin.47- What effect did that action have on the people?

That action attracted a lot of interest and soon hundreds of people were following him on his way to the home of Princess Flavia.48- How was Rassendyll's visit to the Princess to help him?

The Princess was very popular and the people seemed very pleased that he had gone to see her. And if he had the support of the Princess, that could only help him. Fritz thought it was a good idea to visit the princess so he went with him to visit her.49- What was the princess guest room like?

It was full of enormous mirrors, paintings and beautiful furniture.

50- Why did Rassendyll have to be careful when he talked to the Princess? 51- What was the first thing the princess talked about with Rassendyll?

As he needed the Princess to trust him, but he didn't want to say too much to her, or she would realise he wasn't the real king. The princess talked about the changes of his face.52- "The nearer he is to me, the better." has two different meanings. Discuss.

The Princess thought that the king (Rassendyll) wanted to know what Michael was doing. Rassendyll told her that Michael was his half-brother and they needed to help and support each other. The princess looked at Rassendyll (the king) strangely.53- How did Rassendyll unknowingly make Michael angry?

When Michael came to visit the princess, Rassendyll expected him to enter at once but Michael waited at the door to get the king's permission.54- What did Rassendyll realise when he made Michael wait outside the door? 55- How did Rassendyll try to relieve Michael's anger?

Rassendyll thought that he made a serious mistake as he forgot some of the king's rules. He went to get him at once so he opened the door himself and greeted Michael.56- What did Rassendyll tell Michael after that awkward situation ?

Rassendyll apologized to Michael calling him his brother and added that he didn't know that he was waiting, otherwise he would have asked him in sooner.57- What did Rassendyll notice about Michael's feelings after that occasion?

Michael didn't seem to be good at hiding his feelings, and he could see that Michael was angry with him. Michael was trying to pretend that he thought that he was the real king.58- What did Rassendyll tell Princess Flavia and Michael about his injured hand?

He told them that an animal (Michael) had bitten him and he added that if he gave him another chance to bite, it would be different.59- What did Rassendyll say when the Princess asked why he didn't kill the animal?

He told her that they were waiting to see if his bite was poisonous.60- What would happen if the animal was poisonous? 61- What did "But he might bite again" show?

Rassendyll said that he would be knocked on the head. It showed that Michael understood who was Rassendyll talking about and it also showed that Michael was threatening Rassendyll to be attacked again.62- How did Rassendyll change the subject with Michael?

He told Michael how fine his soldiers were and thanked him for the splendid coronation.63- When did Michael jump to his feet and angrily walked to the door? 64- Who did Michael introduce to the pretend king (Rassendyll)?

When Rassendyll thanked him for the great time he had had at his hunting lodge. Michel introduced De Gautet, Bersonin and Detchard to Rassendyll. He told Rassendyll those gentlemen were the most loyal and honest of the king's servants and his great friends.65- Describe the three men of the famous six.

a) De Gautet was a tall, thin French man with straight hair. b) Bersonin, the Belgian, who was large and about thirty years.The Prisoner of Zenda 17 chapters (1-4)

c) Detchard, the Englishman, who had a thin face, strong shoulders and very short hair. He looked like a good fighter and a bad character.66- How did Rassendyll speak to Detchard? How was this scene comic?

He spoke to him in English with a pretend foreign accent but Detchard and all the six men knew his secret. Rassendyll thought how dangerous the six men were.

Quotations with model answers 1- " You are mad. The plan is too dangerous." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. b- On what occasion was it said? - When Sapt asked Rassendyll to pretend to be king again. 2- "Listen. If you are a man, you can save the king. Go back and pretend to be him." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 3- "But the Duke knows where the real king is and all his men know!" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. b- Where was the real king? - The real king was locked in the castle of Zenda. 4- "Listen! We have got them! They can't say anything without showing their guilt." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Who did the speaker talk about? - About Michael and his men. 5-" Surely someone in Strelsau will realise I'm not the real king." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. b- Who was that someone? Why? - Princess Flavia She realised his change. 6- "Of course it's a risk but we must have a king in Strelsau." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- What was the risk? - Playing the role of the real king after Michael knew the truth. 7- "If the real king's already dead, then you shall stay king!" a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 8- "I don't think they will do anything to him if you're in the capital." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Who did "him" refer to? - The real king (Rudolf Elphberg). 9- "Let's go to Strelsau. We'll be caught if we stay here." a- Who said that ?To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. b- Where did they when he said that? - In the hunting lodge in the forest 10- "Good man! I'll go and get the horses." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt and Rassendyll. 11- "Look out of the window." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt and Rassendyll. 12- "We should make sure that some of those evil men join Josef." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 13- "As a soldier, I have had a lot of fights like this. I'll show you what to do." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt and Rassendyll. 14- "Go and get the body." a- Who said that? To whom? - One of Michael's men to the others. 15- "Well done! That was very brave. Do you think they saw who you were?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt and Rassendyll. 16- Yes, one of them said" It's the king," before I pushed him of his horse. a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 17- "Good! That will give Michael something to worry about." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt and Rassendyll. 18- "Is all well, sir?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt's servant (Freyler) to Sapt. 19- "But the king's hurt?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt's servant (Freyler) to Sapt. 20- "He caught his finger in a door. Now remember, say nothing about this." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to his servant (Freyler). 21- All young men like to ride their horses now and then. Why not the king?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to his servant (Freyler). 22- Freyler's a good servant, but sometimes it's best not to trust even the best of men." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 23- My king, you're safe! I'm so pleased. a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. b- What did the speaker? Why? - He bowed He thought Rassendyll the real king. 24- "Even Fritz thinks you are the real king. I think we can do it." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 25- "But whats happened to your hand? Are you hurt?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll. 26- "It's nothing serious. What's more important is what we have to tell you."The Prisoner of Zenda 18 chapters (1-4)

a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Fritz. 27- " What is it? Where is the real king?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll and Sapt. 28- " Be quiet. Don't speak so loudly .People will hear us." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Fritz. 29- "Quick! Go into the bedroom. Cover yourself up so people think you are sleep." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 30- "Send her my thanks, and tell her that I've never felt better in my life." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to the princess's servant. 31- "The king's had a good long sleep," a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to the servant of Princess Flavia. 32- "Tell me, is the king dead?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll. 33- "We don't think so, but Duke Michaels holding him prisoner." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Fritz. 34- "Rest? No! we must not waste any time! Shouldn't we plan how to attack Michael?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll and Sapt. 35- "Let's take things slowly. We are not going to do anything dangerous." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Fritz. 36- "So aren't we going to do anything?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Rassendyll and Sapt. 37- I'll fight with the Duke but let's wait to see what he does." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz. 38- "He can't accuse Rassendyll, of anything." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Fritz and Rassendyll. 39- And we can't accuse him in public without admitting that I'm not the real king." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz. 40- "So no one can do anything! It's a stalemate!" a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll. 41- "But wait. Half of Michael's six men are in Strelsau with the Duke." a- Who said that? To whom? - Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll. 42- "That means the king must be alive" a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Fritz and Rassendyll. 43- "Excuse me, but who are the six men?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz. 44- "They will do whatever Michel asks them to do." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll and Fritz. 45- Would they try to kill me? a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. b- Who would try to kill Rassendyll? - The six famous men. 46- "Without a doubt. Which three are here in Strelsau?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll and Fritz. b- Which three were in Strelsau? - The three foreigners (De Gautet-Bersonin-Detchard). 47- "So they weren't the men we saw at the hunting lodge." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Sapt. 48- "I wish they were because then there'd only be four of them not six of them." a- Who said that? To whom? - Sapt to Rassendyll. 49- "You have completely changed since you became king, sir." a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rassendyll (the king). 50- "I'm proud to do so. But I think your face has changed." a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rassendyll (the king). 51- "That's good. The nearer he is to me the better." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to the Princess. b- Who did the speaker talk about? - About Michael. 52- "Do you want him to be near so that you know what he is doing?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rassendyll (the king). 53- "We need to help and support each other." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to the Princess. 54- "It's him. He's coming here now." a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rassendyll (the king). 55- "What do you mean? How am I making him angry?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to the Princess. 56- "He's been waiting outside the room for a long time." a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rassendyll (the king). 57- How funny you are! No one can enter without your permission."The Prisoner of Zenda 19 chapters (1-4)

a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rassendyll (the king). 58- "Brother, I'm so sorry. I didn't know you were waiting." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Duke Michael. 59- "Yes. An animal bit me." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Duke Michael . b- Which animal did the speaker mean? - Michael and his men. c- Did the addressee (Michael) understand that hint - ?Yes, he did. 60- Is there any danger from the bite?" a- Who said that? To whom? - Princess Flavia to Rassendyll (the king). 61- "Not from this, but if I gave him the chance to bit again, it would be different." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to the Princess. b- Who did the word him refer to? - It referred to the animal (Michael). c- Did he deserve to be called an animal? - Yes. As he wanted to kill his brother. 62- "No. We are waiting to see if his bite's poisonous." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to the Princess. b- Whose bite did the speaker talk about? - The bite of the animal (Michael). c- Was it really a bite? - No, it was a bullet of a gun which was shot by Michael's men. 63- "He will be knocked on his head." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to Duke Michael. b- Who will be hit? - Duke Michael will be hit by Rassendyll. c- What did these words mean? -They meant that Rassendyll defied the Duke. 64- "But he might bite again." a- Who said that? To whom? - The Duke to Rassendyll. b- What did these words mean? - They meant that the Duke threatened Rassendyll. 65- "Three of my friends would very much like to meet you." a- Who said that? To whom? - The Duke to Rassendyll. b- Who were these men? - The three foreigners of the famous six. c- Why did the speaker introduce them to the addressee? - To frighten him. 66- "These gentlemen are the most loyal and honest of the king's servants." a- Who said that? To whom? - The Duke to Rassendyll. b- Who were the gentlemen? - The three foreigners of the famous six. c- Were they really loyal to the king? - No, they were loyal to Duke Michael only. 67- "I'm very pleased to meet them all." a- Who said that? To whom? - Rassendyll to the Duke and his three men. b- Was the speaker really pleased? - No, he hated to meet them as they were criminals. Find the mistake and correct it 1- Rassendyll's head was hit by a bullet. 2- Sapt bowed to Rassendyll thinking that he was the real king. 3- Michael's men came to the lodge with guns to bury Josef's body. 4- Antoinette thought that the king had already changed. 5- Michael had killed the real king. 6- Freyler was a prince to Sapt. 7- Sapt's plan was too safe. 8- It was unnecessary to have a king in Strelsau. 9- Michael's men wanted to burn Josef's body. 10- Sapt and Rassendyll took revenge for killing the Duke. 11- Rassendyll escaped through a wall between the men. 12- Rassendyll covered his face when they rested at a soldier's farm. 13- The farmer was cruel to them. 14- The streets of the town were very busy. 15- Princess Flavia sent her brother to the king. 16- The famous six were loyal to the king. 17- As Michael left three of the famous six at Zenda, the real king must have been dead. 18- All the famous six were foreigners. 19- People of England wanted the king to marry the Princess. 20- Michael was happy when Rassendyll let him wait. 21- Rassendyll told the Princess that he was bitten by an owl. 22- Michael told Rassendyll that the animal would try to reward him again. 23- Rassendyll said that he would knock the animal on his back. 24- Part of Rassendyll's plan was to make the Duke as popular as he could. 25- The Princess was hated by the people. 26- Rassendyll couldn't sign documents because of his damaged leg. 27- Detchard was a French man.

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