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make a move against ‫يقٕو تتحشك ضذ‬ stab ٍ‫يطع‬

legally ‫تشكم قإََي‬ ride off ‫يُطهق تحصاَّ تعيذا‬
blame ‫ يٕتخ‬/ ‫يهٕو‬ deceive ‫يخذع‬
go hunting ‫يزْة نهصيذ‬ encouragement ‫تشجيع‬
a large party of ٍ‫يجًٕعح كثيشج ي‬ spy ‫جاسٕس‬
a hunting trip ‫سحهح صيذ‬ wicked ‫ششيش‬
relative ‫أحذ األقاسب‬ chains ‫قيٕد‬
set (him) free ِ‫يحـشس‬ stone pipe ‫أَثٕب يٍ حجش‬
duties ‫ٔاجثاخ‬ weight ‫ثقم‬
criminal ‫يجشو‬ moat ‫خُذق يائي‬
uncover ‫يكشف‬ attack ‫يٓاجى‬
forgive ‫يسايح‬ secretly ‫سشا‬
the woods ‫انغاتح‬ openly ‫عهُا‬
brave ‫شجاع‬ betray ٌٕ‫يخ‬
clear ‫ٔاضح‬ otherwise ‫ٔإال‬
rudely ‫تٕقاحح‬ miracle ‫يعجزج‬
rude ‫ٔقح‬ call out to ‫يُادي تصٕخ عال‬
in public ‫عهُا‬ messenger ‫سسٕل‬
step ٕ‫يخط‬ bullet ‫سصاصح‬

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1. It was nearly time for us to make a move against Duke Michael. I was with Marshal
Strakencz who I had to trust to keep the future of Ruritania safe. "You must promise
that you'll protect Princess Flavia from the Duke." I told him. "As you know, his
mother was not royal and he can only legally become King if he marries the
Princess." "I promise." Marshal Strakencz said, bowing. "Now I'll write down what
I've just said. But my finger still hurts." "Yes, sir," he said, watching me write. "The
writing's a little different from your usual. I hope people know it's a real order
from the King." "I trust you" I told him and he smiled. "The Princess will be safe
with me." he said.
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2. I returned to the palace and told Sapt and Fritz to get ready to go to Zenda. There was
only one thing left for me to do before we went. I went to tell Flavia that I was leaving
Strelsau to go hunting. "So you'd prefer to hunt animals than do your duties in the
capital?" she asked quietly. "The thing I hunt is a very big animal," I explained.
"Because I'll be hunting Michael." The Princess looked very worried. "This'll be
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dangerous!" she said. "If I don't come back, you must become Queen for me."
She then stood tall and said, "I don't really know what's going on, but I'll do
whatever is right for Ruritania. If that means becoming the Queen, then so be
it." "Thank you," I said. "Let us hope that it's not necessary." I knew, however, that
this was more than possible.

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3. About eight kilometres from Zenda, on the opposite side of the town to
where the castle stands, there is a leafy wood on a low hill. On top of the hill is
a large, modern country house called Tarlenheim which belongs to a relative of
Fritz. He does not often visit the house, so when Fritz asked if we could use it
for a hunting trip, he happily agreed.

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4. So the next day, Sapt, Fritz and I set off from the capital and arrived at the
country house at about midday, with a large party of servants and ten brave
and strong gentlemen that I trusted. We had told these men that Michael had
tried to kill me and that a good friend of the King's was held prisoner in the
castle. They knew it was our job to set him free, and being brave and loyal, they
did not need to ask any more questions. However, it did not take long for Duke
Michael to hear about our arrival, and after only an hour, we were visited by
three of his famous Six Men: the Ruritanians Lauengram, Krafstein and Rupert
Hentzau. I am sure they knew that we were not really there to hunt animals but
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5. The youngest and strongest of the three, Rupert Hentzau, told us how sorry
the Duke was that we could not stay in his mansion, but unfortunately the Duke
and many of his servants had a dangerous illness, so it was best if we stayed
away. His speech was formal and polite, but I did not believe a word he said.
"I'm sorry to hear this," I said to them. "I hope my brother feels better soon.
And what of your friends De Gautet, Bersonin and Detchard? I heard that
Detchard was injured?" Rupert smiled at me and said, "You needn't worry,
Detchard will be fine." "Good. Perhaps you would like to stay and eat with us?"
I said. "You're very kind," said Rupert, "but unfortunately we have important
duties and need to get back to at the castle." "Of course you do," I laughed.
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"Thank you for coming. I look forward to seeing you all again." When they had
gone, Sapt said, "That Rupert's the worst criminal of them all!"

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6. That evening, I set off for Zenda with Fritz. Our journey, we knew, could be a
dangerous one, but my face was covered and we felt safe because there were
many people on the roads. We did not go near the castle, however, but went to
the inn where I had stayed on my first night in Ruritania. "I've been here
before," I told Fritz. "Won't they recognise you, then?" he said. "Of course. Just
do as I say and everything will be fine."
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7. I kept the coat over my face as we entered the inn and we asked to have a
meal in a quiet room at the back. When the owner's daughter brought us our
food, I uncovered my face so she could see me. "You're the King!" she cried,
almost dropping our plates. "I remember you when you stayed with us. I told
my mother you weren't really an Englishman and that you were the King! I'm
sorry if we said anything bad when you stayed with us." "I'll forgive you if you
promise to help us," I said. I explained that I wanted to see Johann. "He never
comes here any more," she explained. "He works at the castle now." "But you're
still friends and you must ask to see him," I told her. "Tell him to meet you
tomorrow night at ten o'clock, then bring him to our house. And tell no one that
you've seen the King. Do you understand?" "You won't hurt him, will you, sir?"
"Not if he does as we ask," I promised.

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8. She agreed happily, and after our meal we returned to Tarlenheim late that
night. As we got off our horses, Sapt ran out of the house and cried, "So you're
safe!" "We're fine. Why shouldn't we be?" "It seems that it's dangerous to ride
in this area unless you're in a large group. One of our men, Bernenstein, went
out alone in the woods today. He saw three men in the trees and one shot him.
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9. We thought that we would be safe in the country house, but I was wrong.
The next day, I was resting in the living room when Rupert visited the house
alone. "I have a message for you, Rassendyll," he said. "If you do not know how
to address the King, my brother must find another messenger," I replied coldly.
"Why do you continue to pretend?" he laughed. "We all know who you are."
"But you can't say that in public, can you? Because then people would know
you've kidnapped the real King. You know the game's not finished yet, and until
it is, I will choose my own name," I said. "So, what is your message?" "The
Duke offers you more than I would. He offers you a safe journey to the border
and a million gold pieces." "Tell the Duke that I refuse his generous offer. How's
his prisoner, by the way?" "He's still alive," said Rupert. "Good, now go from
here, while you can," I said.

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10. Rupert gave me a cold look and asked his servant to prepare his horse. I
followed him out of the house, and just as he was about to climb on his horse,
he stopped and said, "Let's shake hands." He stepped nearer to me and
suddenly stabbed me in the shoulder with his knife. I cried out, but Rupert rode
off fast before I could do anything.

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11. Although my shoulder hurt, I was lucky it was not a bad injury, though I
was angry at letting myself fall for such a trick. I was put to bed and told to
sleep, which I did for several hours. When I woke up, it was dark and I found
Fritz beside me. "The doctor says your arm will soon be better," he said. "And
the good news is that your plan has worked, for the girl's brought Johann to the
house. He's downstairs right now, and the strange thing is that I think Johann's
happy to be here," said Fritz. "He seems to know that if Michael's plan is
successful, he'll be in trouble because he knows too much."

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12. This made me think that Johann would be more useful to us than I had first
thought. Surely with the right encouragement, he would make the perfect spy
for us? I went downstairs and asked to see Johann. The guards had brought him
in with his hands tied behind his back. I sat him down in a chair, where he sat
looking sad and afraid. As we talked to him, we understood that Johann was a
weak man but not a wicked one. He said he worked for Michael because he was
afraid of him not because he liked him, and he seemed happy to tell me
Michael's secrets.

13. He told us that there were two small rooms inside the castle, which you
could only reach by crossing the drawbridge. The rooms were cut into the rock
below the ground. One room had no windows, so it was always lit by candles.
Behind it was a second room with a small window, where the King was kept in
chains. From the window, a large stone pipe led down to the castle moat. The
first room was always guarded by three of the Six Men. They were told that, if
some people attacked the first room and it was in danger of being taken,
Detchard should go into the other room and kill the King. The body would then
be put down the pipe and the weight of his chains would keep the body under
water. Calling out to the other men, Detchard would then escape down the
same pipe and swim across the moat. The other two men would then follow him
and the Duke's horses would take them to safety. So anyone searching the
castle would find nothing: just an empty room.

14. "What if many men attacked the castle?" I asked. "They have another plan,"
he explained. "If the castle's attacked by a large group of soldiers, they would do
the same thing, but one of the Six Men would take the King's place. So when
Michael arrived at the castle, he could say that he was only keeping one of the
Six Men as prisoner because he'd been rude to Antoinette de Mauban. No one
would believe that the King was ever there." "It's a very clever plan," said Sapt
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a great army, the King will still be dead before we can save him. Rassendyll, I
think that this time next year, you'll still be King."

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15. My pulse quickened at the thought of remaining King forever. But without
proving that Michael had killed the real King, the Duke would still be there, in
his castle, waiting for his opportunity to take my place. I would never be safe.
"Does the King know about Michael's plan?" I asked Johann. "Yes, and so does
my brother, Max. He helped to put up the pipe to the prison window. It's not
easy to sleep at the Castle of Zenda because no one feels safe. Everyone in it is
a criminal, except the King."

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16. "Thank you, Johann," I said to him. "You can go back to the castle now. If
anyone asks you if there is a prisoner in the castle, you can say there is. But if
anyone asks you who the prisoner is, do not answer. We can help you if you
keep your promises, otherwise you'll never be safe again." Johann bowed to me
as he left. We hoped he could be trusted. "So, what are we going to do now?"
asked Sapt. I thought long and hard. "There are two ways in which the King can
come out of Zenda alive," I said. "One is if we have a miracle, and the other is if
one of the Duke's men betrays him."
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A) Choose the correct answer from a,b,c or d
1-What reason did Rassendyll give for his handwriting being different?
a-Rassendyll said it was because of his injured finger. b-his pen was different
c-He said he couldn't write like the king. d-His arm was injured
2-Why might this difference in handwriting be a problem for Marshal Strakencz?
a-The Marshal was worried that people might think it wasn't a real the order from the King.
b- the marshal was worried that the Duke might not believe it.
c--The Marshal was worried that the princess might think it wasn't a real the order from the King.
d-The Marshal was worried that soldiers might think it wasn't a real the order from the King.
3-What reason did Rassendyll give Princess Flavia for leaving Strelsau?
a-He told her he was going to hunt a big animal - Michael.
b-He told her he was going to save the king. c- He told her he was going to go hiking
d- He told her he was going to the Alps to write a book about social problems there
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4-Where did Rassendyll and his men stay for their hunting trip?
a-They stayed in a country house called Tarlenheim. b- They stayed in the hunting lodge.
c-The stayed in the castle of Zenda d-The stayed in the inn
5-What reason did Duke Michael give for not visiting “King” Rassendyll or inviting him to his castle?
a-He said he was busy because his men needed help.
b-He said that he and many of his servants had a dangerous illness.
c-He said that he couldn't leave Antoinette De Muban alone.
d-He said he was angry with the pretend king.
6-Why did Rassendyll and Fritz go to the inn at Zenda?
a- to meet the innkeeper b- to meet the innkeeper's daughter
c-To meet Johann. d- to meet Max Holf
7-What happened to Bernenstein while Fritz and Rassendyll are out?
a-He was shot in the arm while he was out in the woods. b-He was injured in the finger.
c-He was injured in the leg. d- he was injured in the head.
8-What message does Rupert Hentzau bring the next day? How did Rassendyll reply?
‫يا ْي انشسانح انتي احضشْا سٔتشخ نشاسُذل انيٕو انتاني ٔيارا كاٌ سد ساسُذل؟‬
a-The Duke offered Rassendyll a safe journey to the border and a million gold pieces.
Rassendyll refused.
b-The Duke offered Rassendyll a safe journey to the border and half a million gold pieces.
Rassendyll refused.
c-The Duke offered Rassendyll a safe journey to the border and a thousand gold pieces.
Rassendyll refused.
d-The Duke offered Rassendyll a safe journey to the border and two million gold pieces.
Rassendyll refused.
9-What happened when Rupert was leaving the Tarlenheim?
a-As Rupert was leaving, he stabbed Rassendyll in the shoulder with a sword.
b-As Rupert was leaving, he stabbed Rassendyll in the hand with a knife.
c-As Rupert was leaving, he stabbed Rassendyll in the shoulder with a knife.
d-As Rupert was leaving, he stabbed Rassendyll in the leg with a knife.
10-What did they learn from Johann?
a-They learned where the King was being kept in the hunting lodge and the Duke’s plans.
b-They learned where the pretend King was being kept in the castle and the Duke’s plans.
c-They learned where the Rassendyll was being kept in the castle and the Duke’s plans.
d-They learned where the King was being kept in the castle and the Duke’s plans.
11-What was the plan if they were attacked?
a-They would kidnap the king and put him in the cellar
b-They would kill the King and then put him into the pipe.
c-They would poison the king and put him in the second room.
d-They would chain the king and leave him in the cellar
12-Why did they send Johann back to the castle?
a-They also hoped they could trust him and get more information from him.
b- They also hoped they could trust him and kill Michael.
c-They also hoped they could get rid of him and get more information about him.
d-They also hoped they could trust him and make him kill Rupert.
13-What did Rassendyll ask Flavia to do if he doesn’t come back?
a-He told her to bring the army and fight Michael.
b-He told her she must become Queen if he didn’t return.
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c-He told her to wait for him in the palace.

d-He asked her to do nothing.
14-Where is the country house and who does it belong to?
a-It belonged to a relative of Fritz. It was on a hill on the opposite side of Zenda from the
castle.
b-It belonged to a relative of Sapt. It was on a hill on the opposite side of Zenda from the
castle.
a-It belonged to a relative of Rassendyll. It was on a hill on the opposite side of Zenda
from the castle.
a-It belonged to a relative of Fritz. It was on a plain on the opposite side of Zenda from
the castle.
15-Who do rassendyll and Fritiz talk to in the inn and what do they say?
a-They talked to the innkeeper’s daughter and asked her to have her mother meet them
the next night.
b-They talked to the Johan and asked him to have Max meet them the next night.
c-They talked to the innkeeper’s daughter and asked her to have Max meet them the next
night.
d-They talked to the innkeeper and asked her to have Johann meet them the next night.
16-How would Michael's men kill the King and what would they do with the body?
a-The chains would keep the body under the water of the moat. The guards would then go
out the same pipe and swim across the moat to escape.
b-The chains would keep the body under the water of the sea. The guards would then go
out the same pipe and swim across the moat to escape.
c-The chains would keep the body under the water of the moat. The guards would then go
out the front door and swim across the moat to escape.
d-The chains would keep the body under the water of the moat. The guards would then go
out asecret and swim across the moat to escape.
17-How much did Rassendyll trust the Marshal?
a-He trusted him a lot to keep the future of Ruritania safe.
b-He asked him to protect Princess Flavia from the Duke.
c-He didn't trust him at all , so he sdidn't ask him to guard the princess.
d- both a and b are correct.
18-How did Rupert reply when Rassendyll asked about Detchard's injury?
a-Rupert cried and said Rassendyll needn't have worried about Detchard because he would be fine.
b-Rupert smiled and said Rassendyll needn't have worried because of Detchard
c-Rupert shouted and said Rassendyll would be punished about Detchard because he would be fine.
d-Rupert smiled and said Rassendyll had to be worried about Detchard because he would die soon.
19-What had happened to Bernenstein?
a-He went out alone in the woods.
b-He saw three men in the trees and one shot him.
c-He was upstairs in bed with a bullet in his arm.
d- All of them are correct
20-What was Tarlenheim house?
a-It was a modern country house.
b –It was about eight kilometres from Zenda
c-It was on top of a low hill in a leafy wood.

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d- A , b and c are all correct.

21-What promise did the Marshal make to the king (Rassendyll)?
a-He promised to protect the Princess from the Duke.
b-He said the princess would be safe with him.
c- he promised to help him to kill Michael.
d- Both a and b are correct.
21-Why did Rassendyll uncover his face when the owner's daughter brought them the food?
a -so that she could see him. b- to make her afraid of them.
c- to frighten her. d-to see her well
22-When would Michael legally be a king? Why?
a-Only if he married Antoinette because his mother wasn't royal.
b-Only if he married the Princess because his mother wasn't royal.
c-Only if he married the Princess because his mother was royal.
d-Only if he married the queen because his mother wasn't royal.
23-What did Rassendyll and sapt tell the ten brave men about their goingto Zenda?
a-They told the men that Michael had tried to kill the king and that a good friend of the
king's was held prisoner in the castle.
b-The men knew it was their job to set the king's friend free.
c- Both a and b are correct. d-they had to kill Michael and the pretend king.
24-Why didn't Johann go to the inn any longer?
a-Because he worked at the castle then.
b-Because he had a disagreement with the innkeeper's daughter.
c- Because he went to the capital. d-Because he went abroad.
25-What excuse did Rassendyll give for his different handwriting?
a-He said that his finger still hurt. b-his pen was different
c-He had headache d- He had toothache.
26-Why did Rassendyll and Fritz feel safe on the road to Zenda?
a -Because there were many people on the roads.
b-Because there were too few people on the roads.
c-Because there were many guards on the roads.
d-Because there were many people on the forest.
27-What did Rassendyll ask Flavia to do if he didn't come back?
a-He asked her to be Queen for him if he didn't come bake.
b-He asked her to be princess for him if he didn't come bake.
c-He asked her to be head of the army for him if he didn't come bake.
d-He asked her to be his bodyguard for him if he didn't come bake.
28-What made the Marshal worried when Rassendyll wrote the orders down?
a-Because the handwriting was different.
b-People might not believe that it was a real order from the king.
c-Both a and b are correct.
d-Michael would discover that he was not the real king
29-Why did Rassendyll go to see Flavia before he left strelsau?
a-To tell her that he would go hunting.
b–He would hunt a big animal (Michael).
c- He asked her to be Queen for him if he didn't come bake.
d-a , b and c are correct.
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30-Why did Flavia blame Rassendyll when he said he was leaving strelsau for hunting?
a-As he preferred hunting animals to doing his duties in the capital.
b-As he preferred hunting animals to doing his duties in Zenda.
c-As he preferred hunting animals to doing his duties in Britain.
d-As he preferred hunting animals to doing his duties in Paris.
31-Whom did they accompany ‫ يصطحة‬to Tarlenheim house?
a-A large party of servants.
b–Ten brave and strong gentlemen that Rassendyll trusted.
c-twenty brave and strong gentlemen that Rassendyll trusted.
d-Both a and b are correct
32-What did Rassendyll ask the girl not to do?
a- to tell everyone that she had met the king
b-Not to tell anyone that she had seen the king.
c-not to tell her mother that she had met the king.
d-to tell her mother that she had met the king.
33-What did the girl do when she saw Rassendyll?
a-The girl almost dropped the plates of food.
b-She was surprised to see the king.
c-both a and b are correct. d-the girl fainted as soon as she saw him.
34-Why was Fritz worried when he entered the inn with Rassendyll?
a-As Rassendyll said he had been in that inn before,so Fritz was worried that someone there
would recognize Rassendyll.
b- Because he was afraid to see Michael there.
c-because he was afraid that they might see Johann there.
d-because he was afraid that the innkeeper might tell Michael.
35-How did Flavia react when Rassendyll said he would hunt Michael?
a-She looked very worried and said that would be dangerous.
b- She looked very happy and said that wouldn't be dangerous.
c-She looked very satisfied and said that would be dangerous.
d-She looked very angry and said that would be dangerous.
35-What did the innkeeper's daughter apologize to Rassendyll for?
a-She apologized for saying anything bad about Michael.
b-She apologized for saying anything bad when he stayed with them.
c-She apologized for saying anything bad when she met Michael.
d-She apologized for saying anything bad when she was with Michael's men.
36-What did Rupert tell Rassendyll when he visited Tarlenheim with Lauengram and Krafstein?
a–The Duke was very sorry that they couldn't stay in his mansion as he and man of his
servants had a dangerous illness.
b-The Duke was very sorry that they couldn't stay in his mansion as he and man of his
servants were too busy.
c-The Duke was very sorry that they couldn't stay in his mansion as he and man of his
servants had been abroad.
d-The Duke was very sorry that they couldn't stay in his mansion as he and man of his
servants had a dangerous mission.
37-According to sapt, why was it dangerous to ride out around Zenda?
a-Because Bernenstein, one of their men, went out alone and was shot in his leg by some men.
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b-Because Bernenstein, one of their men, went out alone and was shot in his arm by some men.
c-Because Bernenstein, one of their men, went out with a fellow and was shot in his head by some men.
d-Because Bernenstein, one of their men, went out alone and was shot in his arm by some men.
38-How did Rassendyll and his men get a permission to stay at Tarlenheim house?
a–The house belonged to a relative of Fritz who didn't often visit the house, so when Fritz
asked if they could use it for a hunting trip, he happily agreed.
b-The house belonged to a neighbour of Fritz who didn't often visit the house, so when Fritz
asked if they could use it for a hunting trip, he happily agreed.
c-The house belonged to a relative of Sapt who didn't often visit the house, so when Sapt
asked if they could use it for a hunting trip, he happily agreed.
d-The house belonged to a relative of Rassendyll who didn't often visit the house, so when
Rassendyll asked if they could use it for a hunting trip, he happily agreed.
39-What did Rassendyll request the inn owner's daughter to do?
a-She had to ask to see Johann at the castle to tell him to meet her at seven o'clock the
following night and bring him to Tarlenheim House.
b-She had to ask to see Johann at the castle to tell him to meet her at ten o'clock the
following night and bring him to Tarlenheim House.
c-She had to ask to see Johann at the castle to tell him to meet her at half past ten the
following night and bring him to Tarlenheim House.
d-She had to ask to see Michael at the castle to tell him to meet her at ten o'clock the
following night and bring him to Tarlenheim House.
40-What did sapt think of Rupert?
a–He thought Rupert was the worst criminal of all the Six men.
b-He thought Rupert was the best criminal of all the Six men.
c-He thought Rupert was the bravest criminal of all the Six men.
d-He thought Rupert was the most cowardly criminal of all the Six men.
41-When would the king (Rassendyll) forgive the inn owner's daughter?
a-If she promised to help him see Rupert.
b-If she promised to help him see her mother.
c-If she promised to help him see Johann.
d-If she promised to help him see Michael.
42-What promise did the king (Rassendyll) make to the girl?
a-Rassendyll said he wouldn't hurt Johann if he did as he asked him.
b--Rassendyll said he wouldn't hurt her mother if she did as he asked him.
c-Rassendyll said he wouldn't hurt Max if he did as he asked him.
d-Rassendyll said he wouldn't hurt Johann's sister if she did as he asked him.
43-Where did Rassendyll and Fritz have a meal?
a-In a quiet room at the front of the inn.
b-In a quiet room at the middle of the inn.
c-In a quiet room at the back of the inn.
d-In a noisy room at the back of the inn.
44-Why did Rassendyll set off for Zenda with Fritz?
a-To visit the inn to have a meal and find Michael.
b-To visit the inn to have a meal and find Johann's brother.
c-To visit the inn to have a meal and find Johann.
d-To visit the inn to have a meal and find Johann's sister.
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45-Why did Rassendyll cover his face while entered the inn?
a-So that no one would recognize him.
b-So that no one would kill him.
c-So that no one would shoot him.
d-So that no one would reward him.
46-How would Michael's men escape after killing the king?
a-They would escape down the pipe and swim across the moat.
b-The Duke's horses would take them to safety.
c- They would escape through the back gate.
d-Both a and b are correct.
47-Why did Rupert visit Tarlenheim House alone?
a-He brought an offer from the Duke to Rassendyll.
b-He wanted to kill Rassendyll. c-He wanted to speak to sapt and Fritiz.
d-He wanted to revenge for himself.
48-What strange thing did Fritz notice about Johann?
a-Johann was happy to be at Tarlenheim.
b-He seemed to know that if Michael's plan was successful, he would be in trouble because
he knew too much.
c-He was afraid of the king. d- Both a and b are correct.
49-How did Rupert make Rassendyll angry?
a-He called him as Rassendyll not the king.
b- He called him as fake king not the king.
c- He called him as the pretend king not the king.
d-He called him as the Lord not the king.
50-What did Rassendyll reply when Rupert called him as Rassendyll not the king?
a-Rassendyll said if Rupert didn't know how to address the king, Michael would have to find
another messenger.
b-Rassendyll said if Rupert didn't know how to address the king, Michael would have to
punish him.
c-Rassendyll said if Rupert didn't know how to address the king, Michael would have to
imprison him.
d-Rassendyll said if Rupert didn't know how to address the king, Michael would have to
come himself.
51-What did Johann tell Rassendyll about the king's prison?
a-There were two small rooms inside the castle.
b-The castle could only be reached by crossing the drawbridge.
c-The rooms were cut into the rock below the ground.
d- a,b and c are all correct.
52-What offer did the Duke send Rassendyll with Rupert?
a-He offered Rassendyll a safe journey to the border and a million gold pieces.
b-He offered Rassendyll a safe journey to the border and a thousand gold pieces.
c-He offered Rassendyll a safe journey to the border and two million gold pieces.
d-He offered Rassendyll a safe journey to the border and ten thousand gold pieces.
53-How did Rupert deceive Rassendyll?
a-He pretended to shake hands with Rassendyll and stabbed him in the leg with his knife.
b-He pretended to shake hands with Rassendyll and stabbed him in the head with his knife.
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c-He pretended to shake hands with Rassendyll and stabbed him in the shoulder with his sword.
d-He pretended to shake hands with Rassendyll and stabbed him in the shoulder with his knife.
54-Why couldn't Michael and his men say in public that Rassendyll wasn't the real king?
a-As then people would know they had kidnapped the real king.
b-As then people would know they had killed the real king.
c-As then people would know they had kidnapped the pretend king.
d-As then people would know they had kidnapped the false king.
55-What would happen if the first room of the king's prison was attacked?
a-Detchard should go into the other room and kill the king.
b-Detchard should go into the other room and help the king.
c-Rupert should go into the other room and kill the king.
d-Johann should go into the other room and kill the king.
56-What would be done with the king's body after killing him?
a-The body would be put down the pipe.
b-The weight of his chains would keep the body under water.
c-the body should be buried in the hunting lodge.
d-Both a and b are correct.
57- What made Johann happy while he was at Tarlnheim?
a-Johann seemed happy to tell the king about Michael's secrets.
b-Johann seemed happy to tell Sapt about Michael's secrets.
c-Johann seemed happy to tell Rassendyll about Michael's secrets.
d-Johann seemed happy to tell Rassendyll's men about Michael's secrets.
58-Why was Rassendyll angry after Rupert stabbed him?
a-He was angry at letting himself fall for Rupert's trick.
b-He was angry that his men didn’t defend him.
c- He was angry at letting himself fall for Michael's trick.
d- He was angry at letting himself fall for Johann's trick.
59-According to Fritz, why did Rassendyll's plan work?
a-Because the girl had brought Johann to Tarlenheim.
b- Because the girl had brought Johann's brother to Tarlenheim.
c-Because the girl had brought Johann's sister to Tarlenheim.
d-Because the girl had brought Johann's mother to Tarlenheim.
60-What happened to Rassendyll after he had `been injured by Rupert?
a-He was put to bed and told to sleep. He slept for several hours.
b-He was put to bed and told to sleep. He slept for few hours.
c-He was taken to the doctor. He slept for several hours.
d-He was put to bed and told to sleep. He couldn't sleep for several hours.
61-Why would Johann be very useful for Rassendyll ?
a-Because he knew too much about the Duke and his plans.
b-Because he knew too little about the Duke and his plans.
c-Because he knew too much about Rupert and his plans.
d-Because he knew too much about Max Holf and his plans.
62-What did Rassendyll understand about Johann's character?
a-Johann was a strong man but not a wicked one.
b-Johann was a weak man but not a wicked one.
c-Johann was a weak man and a wicked one.
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d-Johann was a weak man but not a good one.

63-According to Johann, why wasn't it easy to sleep at the castle of Zenda?
a-As no one felt safe there.
b–Everyone in it was a criminal, except the king.
c-Criminals try to hurt everyone. d- Both a and b are correct.
64-What would happen if many men attacked the castle?
a-The Duke had another plan.
b-His men would kill the king and lower his body under the moat water through the pipe
and One of the six Men would take the king's place.
c-When Michael arrived at the castle, he could say that he was keeping one of the six Men
as prisoners because he had been rude to Anoinette du Mauban .
d- a , b and c are all correct.
65-Rassendyll said there were two ways in which the king could come out of Zenda alive. What were they?
a-One was if they had a miracle and the other was if one of the Duke's men killed him.
b-One was if they had assistance and the other was if one of the Duke's men betrayed him.
c-One was if they had a miracle and the other was if one of the king's men betrayed him.
d-One was if they had a miracle and the other was if one of the pretend king's men
betrayed him.
66-Why would anyone searching the castle find nothing?
a-As the king's body would be kept under the water of the moat.
b-As the king's body would be kept under the water of the sea.
c-As the king's body would be kept under the water of the river.
d-As the king's body would be kept under the drawbridge of the moat.
67-What did Rassendyll order Johann to do before he left Tarlenheim the first time he went there?
a-To go back to the castle.
b-If anyone asked him if there was a prisoner in the castle, he could say there was.
c-He shouldn't answer if anyone asked who the prisoner was.
d-a,b and c are all correct.
68-Why did Sapt describe Michael's plan as a clever one?
a-As it meant that if they attacked the castle quietly and secretly, or openly with a great
army, the king would be dead before they could save him .
b-As it meant that if they attacked the castle quietly and secretly, or openly with a great
army, the king would be kidnapped before they could save him .
c-As it meant that if they attacked the castle quietly and secretly, or openly with a great
army, the king would be hidden before they could save him .
d-As it meant that if they attacked the castle quietly and secretly, or openly with a great
army, the pretend king would be dead before they could save him .
69-What information did Johann tell Rassendyll about his brother, Max?
a-Max knew about the Duke's plan.
b–He helped to put up the pipe to the prison window.
c-He killed Michael's men. d-Both a and b are correct.
70-Why did Rassendyll's pulse quicken?
a-As he thought of remaining king forever. b-As he thought of killing the king.
c-As he thought of the princess. d-as he was afraid of Michael and his men.
71-Rassendyll would never be safe if he stayed king forever. Why?
a-As he would have to prove that Michael had killed the real king.
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b-The Duke would wait for his opportunity to take Rassendyll's place.
c-The marshal would wait for his opportunity to take Rassendyll's place.
d- Both a and b are correct.
72- Who did Rassendyll trust to keep the future of Ruritania safe?
a) Fritz b) Michael c) Sapt d) Marshal Strakencz
73- Whose mother was royal ?
a) Rudolf Rassendyll b) Michael c) Rudolf Elphberg d) Sapt
74- Michael can’t be a legal king without what?
a) arresting Rudolf Elphberg b) killing Rassendyll
c) marrying Princess Flavia d) selling the hunting lodge
75- Rassendyll pretended he couldn’t write the orders for Marshal Strakencz properly
,what reason did he give?
a) his finger still hurt b) he was nervous
c) he wasn’t the king d) he was sick
76- Rassendyll told Flavia he was leaving Strelsau to where?
a) fight for Ruritania b) visit Michael in Zenda
c) go hunting d) go to the inn in Zenda
77- What did Rassendyll tell Flavia to do if he were killed?
a) take revenge on Michael b) to help Sapt and Fritz
c) rule the country d) marry Michael
78- What distance was between the Tarlenheim country house and the castle of Zenda ?
a) eight b) five c) three d) twenty
79- Fritz’s relative agreed to let Rassendyll and the others stay in his house .Say why.
a) they would pay him a lot of money b) the king ordered him
c) they told him about Michael’s plan d) he didn’t often visit the house
80- What did The owner of the Tarlenheim country house think that Rassendyll and the others
wanted the house for?
a) fighting Michael b) hunting animals
c) having a good time d) enjoying nature
81-What did Rassendyll tell the men who went with him to Tarlenheim about their mission ?
a) kill Michael b) destroy the castle
c) hunt a big animal d) set a prisoner free
82- As soon as they arrived, who visited Rassendyll at the Tarlenheim country house?
a) Marshal Strakencz b) Michael himself
c) the inn-keeper’s daughter d) Michael’s men
83- Rupert said the Michael could not come to Tarlenheim because. Say why.
a) it was too far b) he was too busy
c) he had a dangerous illness d) he was leaving for Strelsau
84- Who was injured by Rassendyll at the summer house.
a) Lauengram b) Rupert c) Bersonin d) Detchard
85- Rassendyll went back to the inn with whom?.
a) seven men b) Fritz c) two servants d) Sapt
86- Johann no longer went to the inn . Say why.
a) worked at the hunting lodge b) worked for the king
c) worked at the castle d) Michael prevented him
87- Where was Bernenstein shot ?
a) leg b) arm c) head d) neck
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88- Michael can’t accuse Rassendyll in public , Why?

a) Marshal Strakencz will take the crown.
b) Rassendyll will kill him.
c) Princess Flavia will be Queen.
d) people will know he has kidnapped the king.
89- What did Rupert tell Rassendyll that the Duke offers him?
a) fifty thousand English pounds and a safe journey to the border.
b) fifty thousand gold pieces and a safe journey to the border.
c) a million gold pieces and a safe journey to the border.
d) eighty thousand English pounds and a safe journey to the border.
90- What did Rupert do to Rassendyll before he left Tarlenheim?
a) shot b) killed c) stabbed d) greeted
91- What did Rassendyll want Johann to work as ?
a) guard b) servant c) spy d) soldier
92- Johann was a weak man, but not what?
a) clever b) intelligent c) cruel d) wicked
93-Why did Johann work for Michael ?
a)Because he liked him b) Because he hated him
c) Because he feared him d) Because he respected him
94- If the first room in the castle is attacked, What should be done?
a) Michael will escape b) Johann will jump out of the window
c) Detchard will kill the king d) Rupert will kill Michael
95- If the king is killed, What will be done to his body?
a) hidden under the bed b) thrown down the pipe
c) taken to the mansion d) taken to the old town
Critical thinking Questions with Suggested Answers
1-In your own words,describe the room and the pipe where the real King is being kept.
There was an outer room with no windows. It was always guarded by three of the Six
Men. The King was kept in chains in the next room. Its window had a large pipe that leads
to the castle moat.
2-Flavia loved her country very much. Explain.
-She promised to do whatever was right for Ruritania.
-She agreed to be a Queen for the sake ‫ ألجم‬Ruritania.
3-In your own words,descibe the two rooms of the king's prison.
-The first room had no windows, so it was always lit by candles.
-The second room had a small window.
-The king was kept in chains in the second room.
-From the window, a large stone pipe led down to the castle moat.
4-Johann worked for the Duke unwillingly. Explain why.
-Johann worked for Michael because he was afraid of him not because he liked him.
5-Although his shoulder hurt, Rassendyll was lucky after being stabbed by Rupert. Explain .
–As it wasn't a bad injury.
6-From whom did Rassendyll ask the Marshall to protect the Princess ?
He asked him to promise that he would protect the Princess from the Duke.
7- Why do you think the Duke wanted to marry the Princess?
As his mother wasn't royal and he could legally became king if he married the Princess.
8- What did the Marshall notice when Rassendyll wrote his order?
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He noticed that the writing was a little different from the usual writing of the king.`
4- Where did Rassendyll ( the pretend king) tell the princess he was going?
He told her that he was going to hunt a big animal.( He would hunt Michael)
5- What did Rassendyll ask Flavia to do if he didn't come back?
To be Queen .Flavia was patriot so she agreed to do whatever was right for Ruritania
6-Where was the Tarlenheim castle?
On top of the hill which had a leafy wood , it was about eight kilometres from Zenda
7- Who did the Tarlenheim house belong to?
It belonged to a relative of Fritz .Fritz asked him to use it for a hunting trip and he agreed.
8- Who did Rassendyll take with him to the Tarlenheim house?
Rassendyll took Sapt , Fritz and a large party of servants besides ten brave and strong
gentlemen who he trusted .
9- What did Rassendyll ( the pretend king ) tell those men?
Rassendyll told them that Michael had tried to kill him and that a good friend of the king
was held prisoner in the castle .It was their job to set the prisoner free.
10- Show that the men whom the pretend king took with him brave and loyal .
When Rassendyll told him about the job ,they didn't need to ask any more questions.
host them at his mansion and it was best for them to stay away at the Tarlenheim house.
11- What did Rassendyll think of Rupert's talk to him?
His talk was formal and polite but Rassendyll didn't believe a word he said.
Rassendyll said that he was sorry to hear that Michael was ill and wished him to be better
12-What was Sapt's opinion of Rupert Hentzau ?
Sapt said that Rupert was the worst criminal of them all.
13- Why do you think Rassendyll felt safe when he set off for Zenda with Fritz?
They knew that the journey could be a dangerous one ,but his face was covered and there
were many people on the roads. They didn't go near the castle but they went to the inn.
14-Why do you think Rassendyll uncovered his face in front of the owner's daughter?
He uncovered his face to let her see him and she thought that he was the king.
15- How do you think the owner's daughter was mistaken about Rassendyll ?
She thought that he was the king. She remembered him when he stayed with them before
and she told her mother that he was the real king and he wasn't really an Englishman .
16- Why do you think the owner's daughter apologized to Rassendyll?
Thinking he was the real king ,she apologized for saying anything bad when he stayed
with them before
17- Why do you think the girl agreed happily to bring Johann to the king ( Rassendyll )?
Because he promised her that he wouldn't hurt Johann if he did as the king asked
18- Why do you think it seemed dangerous for Rassendyll to ride in that area alone?
Because Bernenstein ( one of Rassendyll's men ) went out alone in the woods that day .
He saw three men in the trees and one shot him but the bullet hit his arm .
19- Why do you think Bernenstein was shot?
As they thought him Rassendyll so Sapt warned him that the 2nd bullet could be for him
20- Why do you think they weren't safe in the country house ?
Because Michael's men knew their place and they wanted to kill Rassendyll.
21- Why do you think Rupert asked Rassendyll to stop pretending to be the king?
( it was a comic scene )Because Rupert told Rassendyll that all of them knew that he was
Rassendyll not the king.
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Rassendyll told Rupert that the game hadn't finished yet and he had the right to choose his
own name .They couldn't tell the truth of Rassendyll in public as people would know that
they had kidnapped the real king.
23- Why do you think Rassendyll refused the 2nd offer ?
a ) Rassendyll was an honest , faithful and honourable man to the real king.
b ) Rassendyll knew that Michael and his men were lying so he didn’t trust them.
24- What do you think would happen if Rassendyll accepted the offer ?
The real king would be killed and even Rassendyll could be killed and Michael 'd be king.
25- ٌRupert Hentzau was treacherous ‫ غدار‬and trustless. Explain.
He asked Rassendyll to shake hands and stabbed him in his shoulder with his knife.
26- How was Rassendyll lucky when Rupert stabbed him ?
The injury wasn't bad , but Rassendyll was angry to let himself fall to such a trick
27-Why do you think Johann was happy to be in the country house ( to help Rassendyll ) ?
Johann knew if Michael's plan was successful, he'd be in trouble as he knew too much.
28- Johann was a weak man not a wicked one ,How did that help Rassendyll?
Johann worked for Michael because he was afraid of him not because he liked him. He
seemed happy to tell Rassendyll Michael's secrets so Rassendyll used him as a perfect spy.
29- Why do you think there was a pipe from the window of the king's room?
When the king was killed , the body would then be put down the pipe which led to the
castle's moat. The weight of his chains would keep the body under water.
30- The pipe had many uses for Michael's men. Discuss.
a) The king's body would be thrown into the moat through the pipe.
b) The three men would escape down the same pipe and swim across the moat
c) Any one searching the castle would find nothing: just an empty room.
31- Why do you think one of the six men would take the king's place?
Michael would say he kept him prisoner as he had been rude to Antoinette de Mauban
No one would believe that the king was ever there.
32- How do you think Sapt was being frustrated by Michael's clever plan?
He said if we attacked the castle quietly and secretly or openly with a great army, the king
would still be dead before they could save him. He said Rassendyll would be king forever
33- Why do you think Rassendyll's pulse quickened at the thought of remaining king forever?
Without proving that Michael had killed the real king, Michael would still be there ,in his
castle, waiting for his opportunity to take Rassendyll's place who would never be safe.
34- Who do you think knew about Michael's plan other than his men?
The king knew about his brother's plan and so did Max Holf ( Johann's brother )
35-Why do you think it wasn't easy to sleep at the Castle of Zenda?
Because no one was safe .Everyone in the castle was a criminal, except the king.
36- According to Rassendyll how could the king come out of Zenda alive?
a) One if they had a miracle. b) If one of the Duke's men betrayed him
5- Why do you think Rassendyll ask Flavia to be queen if he didn't come back?
To prevent Michael from becoming a king .Flavia was patriot so she agreed
6-Why do you think the Tarlenheim castle was in a good position?
As it was on top of the hill which had a leafy wood , it was about eight km from Zenda
10- Why do you think the men who Rassendyll took with him were brave and loyal ?
As they didn't need to ask any more questions when Rassendyll told them about the job
11-Do you think they were safe at the Tarlenheim house ?
No , because the three Ruritanians, ( Rupert , Lauengram and Krafstein ) visited them
13- What do you think Rassendyll think of Rupert's talk to him?
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His talk was formal and polite but Rassendyll didn't believe a word he said.
33- Do you think Johann knew the real king's place inside the castle?
Johann said that there were two small rooms inside the castle. The rooms were cut into
the rock below the ground .one room had no windows so it was always lit by candles
behind it was a second room with a small window where the king was kept in chains.
34- How do you think the rooms in the castle could be reached ?
They could only be reached by crossing the drawbridge.
35-Why was the first room always guarded by three men of the six men?
They had orders if some people attacked the first room , Detchard would kill the king.
Homework
A) Choose the correct answer from a,b,c or d
1- One of the Six Men would take the king’s place pretending what?
a) he had killed the king b) he had been rude to him
c) he had been a spy d) he had been rude to Antoinette
2- Michael made sure that saving the king would be what?
a) avoidable b) impossible c) possible d) inevitable
3- Johann thinks that no one can sleep at the castle of Zenda for what reason?
a) there is a dangerous illness b) Michael threatens to kill everybody
c) everybody feels guilty d) there are a lot of ghosts
4- Who helped to put up the pipe to the prison window?
a) Johann b) Max Holf c) Rupert d) Detchard
5- Johann can feel safe as long as what?
a) He doesn’t tell anyone the king is the prisoner b)He betrays Rassendyll
c) He puts the pipe to the prison window d) He obeys Michael
6- Rassendyll thinks that they can save the king if they have what?
a) vehicle b) vibration c) miracle d) mirror
7- Who did Rassendyll trust to protect Flavia from the Duke
a) Rupert b) Detchard c) Bersonin d) Marshal Strakencz
8-What do you think Rassendyll justified his different handwriting from the king's?
a) He was ill c) His finger still hurts c) He was nervous d) he was angry
9- Why did the Marshal said " I hope people know it is a real order "?
a) As it was old b) As it was new c) As it was bad d) As the handwriting was different.
10- What did the Marshal promise Rassendyll ( the pretend king ) ?
a) The princess would be safe with him b) He would kill Michael
c) He would capture Michael d) The princess would be in danger
11- What did the princess blame Rassensyll for ?
a) being lazy b) travelling c) meeting Antoinette d) going hunting
12- What was the animal Rassendyll wanted to hunt?
a) a lion b) a tiger c) Michael d ) a cheetah
13- What would Princess Flavia do if the pretend king didn't come back?
a) to be a queen b) to be a wife c) to arrest Michael d ) to look for him
14- What do you think of Flavia after her promise to be a queen?
a) she was careless b) She was patriot c) She was naïve d ) She was a traitor
15-Who was the Tarlenheim house belong to ?
a) to Fritz's neighbour b) to Sapt's relative c) to Michael d ) to Fritz's relative
16- Who injured Detchard at the summer house?
a) Rassendyll b) Rupert c) Michael d ) Rassendyll's men
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17-Why didn't Michael invite the king at his mansion ?

a) As he was sad b) As he was ill c) as he was busy d) As he was abroad
18-What did sapt say about Rupert on visiting the Tarlenheim house ?
a) He was polite b) he was formal c) He was honest d) he was the worst criminal
19-Why did Rassendyll go to the inn in Zenda with Fritz ?
a) to eat b) to have dinner c) to ask the girl to bring him Johann d) to sleep in the inn
20- What did the inn daughter ask Rassendyll to do ?
a) to give her money b) to work for him c) to reward her d) not to hurt Johann
21- Who do you think shot Bernenstein ?
a) Michael's men b) Rassendyll's men c) Sapt's men d) Fritz
22- What did Rassendyll defy ‫ يتحذي‬Rupert to do at the Tarlenheim house ?
a) to say that Rassendyll wasn't the king in public b) to fight him
c) to ride his horse d) to duel with him
23- How much gold did the Duke offer Rassendyll to leave the country ?
a) 100 gold pieces b) a million gold pieces c) 50 gold pieces d ) 1000 gold pieces
24- What did Rupert stab Rassendyll with at the Tarlenheim house ?
a) a knife b) a sword c) a penknife d) a dagger
25- What did they think of Johann when he came to the Tarlenheim house?
a) He was wicked b) he was evil c) He was weak but not wicked d) he was ill
26- Where was the king ?
a) in the first room b) in the second room c )in the cellar d) in the mansion
27- What was the pipe made of ?
a) stone b) iron c) brass d) plastic
28- Who would kill the king if the was attacked?
a) Rupert b) De Gautet c) Detchard d) Michael
29-Does the king knows about Michael's plan
a) Yes , he did b) I don't know c) No he didn't d) He didn't understand
30- Why coouldn't the king's body float if it was thrown into the moat ?
a) As he was heavy b) due to the chains c) As the moat was deep d) It was tied
31- How could the king be rescued?
a) By a magic b) By a fight c) By a miracle or betrayal d) By malice
B)Answer only two of the following questions:
1- Why do you think there was a pipe from the window of the king's room?
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2- What do you think of Michael's first plan to kill the real king ?
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3- How do you think Sapt was disappointed with Michael's clever plan?
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