Joanna of Castile part 9: Life in Confinement

Charles and his sister Eleanor visit their mother, Joanna, under false pretenses. Charles seeks to rule as Co-Regent but faces distrust from the Cortez due to his foreign background. Despite this, he gains the necessary authorization to rule. Joanna is confined and manipulated by her jailers, leading to paranoia. Charles maintains control, fearing Joanna's potential to reclaim power. Family dynamics and power struggles are central themes, with Joanna's confinement and Charles's political maneuvers highlighted.

What was the real reason behind Charles and Eleanor's visit to their mother?

• To announce a royal decree

• To address complaints about her confinement

• To check on her well-being

• To celebrate a family reunion

Why did many members of the Cortez distrust Charles?

• He had a history of betrayal

• He was a foreigner with Burgundian advisors

• He was too young to rule

• He was known for his harsh policies

What was Charles's strategy to keep Joanna from being seen as sane?

• He replaced her jailers with loyal ones

• He allowed her to attend public events

• He gave her more freedom

• He sent her to a distant land

How did Joanna react to her prolonged confinement?

• She became more sociable

• She showed signs of paranoia

• She plotted an escape

• She accepted her fate peacefully

What was Charles's reaction to his sister Catherine's confinement?

• He used her as a political pawn

• He ensured she had everything she needed

• He arranged for her to be moved to another location

• He ignored her situation

What did Joanna threaten to do when her daughter was moved?

• Start a rebellion

• Write to the king

• Escape from confinement

• Harm herself

Why was Joanna's potential sanity a threat to Charles?

• She might gain support from the Cortez

• She could lead a military coup

• She would expose his secrets

• She could marry a rival king