Practice 2 A

1) What is the reason that Rudolf Rassendyll gives for being lazy?

a. Because he comes from an important family.                         b. Because he doesn't have a good job.

c. Because he never helps in the house.                                   d. Because he never wants to travel.

2) What job does Rose persuade Rudolf Rassendyll to do?

a. work with an ambassador                          b. write a book

c. teach children                                            d. work in a hotel

3) Which of these is not a reason that Rudolf Rassendyll decides to visit Ruritania?

a. He has six months before his job starts.                           b. His family have relatives there.

c. Rudolf the Fifth is to become King of Ruritania there shortly.

d. He wants to be the ambassador to Ruritania.

4) Who do Fritz von Tarlenheim and Colonel Sapt work for?

a. Duke Michael                                           b. the King                                                     

 c. Johann                                  d. Antoinette de Mauban

B Answer TWO (2) of the following questions:

1) If you were Rassendyll, would you prefer to travel to Ruritania or to stay in England to do useful work? Why?

If I were Rassendyll, I would prefer to stay in England to do some useful work. Rassendyll has lots of skills and it would be good to use these to help people.

 2) Which character is wiser in your opinion, Fritz or Sapt?

Fritz and Sapt are both wise and give the King good advice. I think that Sapt is wiser because he has the idea to send Rassendyll to Strelsau to be crowned as the king. He plans everything very carefully

3) Do you think Rassendyll was lucky to look exactly like the King of Ruritania? Why?

Suggested: I think that Rassendyll's view of work and life is bad. He is lazy and avoids responsibilities. He is young and strong so he should have a job. 

Practice 2 B

1) Why wasn't Rassendyll as sick as the King was?

a. He was stronger than the King.                                           b. He did not eat the same food as the King.

c. He did not eat as many cakes as the King.                        d. He knew what was planned for the King.

2) How does Rassendyll feel about pretending to be the King?

a. He is looking forward to it.                            b. He feels nervous.

c. He feels confident.                                            d. He loves it.

3) What was the city of Strelsau like?

a. It was modern.                                                                      b. It was very old.

c. It was a mixture of old and new buildings.                         d. It was very poor.

4) Why do you think that Rassendyll was afraid when he saw Antoinette de Mauban on the balcony?

a. Because he thought that she might recognise him.                      b. Because she recognised him.

c. Because she wanted to marry the King.                                      d. Because she knew that he was not the King.

B Answer TWO (2) of the following questions:

1) Why do you think that Fritz and Sapt locked up Johann's mother with the King? .

 Because she saw them carrying the King out of the room and they probably are not sure if they can trust her.

2) Why do you think that Sapt told Rassendyll the history of the King's life?

I think Sapt told him because if Rassendyll is going to be the King for a while, he needs to know how to act. 

3) Was Rassendyll right not to bear responsibilities in England? Why?

He did not have to bear responsibilities because he comes from a rich family, but this has made him lazy. In Ruritania he is starting to learn that it is important to bear responsibilities for people to have a better life.