The Choice

In King John's system of justice, innocence and guilt are determined by

• facts and evidence.

• public opinion.

• chance.

• the king's opinion

In Scene 3, Thomas says to Princess Margaret, "Sweet and prickly, just like you." In this context, prickly means

• amusing.

• serious.

• covered in prickles.

• easily angered.

Which of the following lines supports the idea that the princess is prickly?

• "Father, is it fair to conclude that he -----"

• "Should we be denied our love because Thomas happened to be born a servant and I happened to be born a princess?"

• "Do you think for a moment that I care what happens to you? Let me see her!"

• "Father, I love Thomas."

Which is the best summary of Scene 4?

• The princess threatens to imprison the guard for life.

• The guard reveals that Lady Isabella is the maiden chosen for Thomas's trial.

• The princess sneaks into the dungeon and discovers which room holds the lady and which holds the tiger.

• Princess Margaret brings a piece of meat to the dungeon to feed the tiger.

Scene 5 reveals that Princess Margaret

• will rely on Lady Anne and Lady Helen to make the decision about Thomas's fate.

• has mixed feelings about which door she should send Thomas to.

• will likely send Thomas to the chamber that holds Lady Isabella.

• will likely send Thomas to the door that holds the tiger.

This play explores ideas about _________. Choose TWO answers.

• jealousy

• bravery

• making choices

• friendship

In Scene 3, Princess Margaret says that her mother had the disposition of a bee: "She could sting and she could be sweet as honey." What does she mean?

• There was both a dark and a light side to her.

• She was angry much of the time.

• She was occasionally sweet.

• She thought she was the Queen Bee.

How does the playwright show that the public is entertained and pleased by the king's cruel system of justice?

• The king requires the public to attend these events.

• The crowd believes in the impartiality of the king's system of justice.

• The stands are filled and everyone is anxiously awaiting the drama.

• The guards play the role of the judges to help the king.

In Scene 1, "Iron bells clang dolefully." What does dolefully mean?

• loudly

• happily

• sorrowfully

• seriously

In Scene 3, "It was said her disposition was like that of a bee.." What is a disposition?

• hair

• nature

• speech

• skills