The Prisoner of Zenda - Chapter 1

The Prisoner Of Zenda.
Chapter 1
Characters
 Rudolf Rassendyll: A wealthy English gentleman and the narrator ‫ راوي‬of the story.
 Rose Rassendyll: Rudolf Rassendyll's sister-in-law. ‫زوجة أخ‬
 Robert Rassendyll: Lord Burlesdon; Rudolf Rassendyll's brother.
 Sir Jacob Borrodaile: An important Englishman who is about to ‫ على وشك‬become
an ambassador. ‫سفير‬
 Countess Amelia Rassendyll: A relative ‫ قريبة‬of the Rassendylls who married into the
Ruritanian royal family ‫ أسرة ملكية‬in 1733.
 Rudolf Elphberg: The King, Rudolf the Fifth of Ruritania.
 George Featherly: An English friend of Rudolf Rassendyll who works in the Paris
embassy.
 Bertram Bertrand: An English journalist who works in Paris.
 Antoinette de Mauban: A wealthy French lady.
 Duke Michael Elphberg: The Duke of Strelsau; Rudolf Elphberg's half-brother.
 Johann Rolf: A servant who works in the Castle of Zenda.
 Colonel Sapt: An old soldier who works for the King of Ruritania.
 Fritz von Tarlenheim: A gentleman who works for the King of Ruritania.
 Josef: A servant to the King of Rurltania.
 Marshal Strakencz: An important person in the King of Ruritania's army.
 Princess Flavia: A royal cousin to Rudolf Elphberg and Michael Elphberg.
 Max Holf: Johann's brother who works for Duke Michael.
 Freyler: A servant at the King's palace.
 De Gautet: A Frenchman, one of Duke Michael's Six Men (special soldiers who are
loyal to him).
 Bersoni: A Belgian, one of Duke Michael's Six Men (special soldiers who are loyal to
him).
 Detchard: An Englishman, one of Duke Michael's Six Men (special soldiers who are
loyal to him).
 Lauengram: A Ruritanian, one of Duke Michael's Six Men (special soldiers who are
loyal to him).
 Krafstein: A Ruritanian, one of Duke Michael's Six Men (special soldiers who are
loyal to him).
 Rupert Hentzau: A Ruritanian, the most dangerous of Duke Michael's Six Men
(special soldiers who are loyal to him).
 Bernenstein: A trusted gentleman, one of those who help to rescue the King.
Questions & Answers
1-Who is Rose Rassendyll?

- She is Rudolf Rassendyll's sister-in law.
2-Who is Rudolf Rassendyll?
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- He is a wealthy English gentleman and the narrator ‫ راوي‬of the story.
3-What did Rose Rassendyll blame Rudolf for?
- She blamed him for being lazy and for not doing anything useful.
4-Why doesn't Rudolf Rassendyll work?
- Because he has nearly enough money to do anything he wants to, and he enjoys an
important position in society. He is a member of the Rassendyll family and his family
don't need to do things.
5-Who is Robert Rassendyll?

- He is Rudolf Rassendyll's brother and he is Lord Burlesdon.
6- Why was Rose Rassendyll annoyed when Rudolf said that his family didn't need
to do things?
- Because her family were rich but less important than the Rassendylls.
7-Rudolf Rassendyll had he not been lazy all his life. Explain.
- He had studied hard and learned a lot when he was at a German school and university. He
spoke French, German, Italian and Spanish. He was very good at using guns and swords
and riding horses.
8-How was Rudolf Rassendyll different from his brother?

 Rudolf had red hair, but Robert didn't.
 Robert realized his position in society had responsibilities, but Rudolf only saw
opportunities in his position.
9-What kind of work does Rose suggest Rudolf should do?

- She suggests that he should work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile who was going to be an
ambassador in six months' time.
10-Who was Sir Jacob Borrodaile?

-He was to be an ambassador in six months.
11-Rose Rassendyll was a very persuasive person. Explain.

- She had a way of asking people to do things which is impossible to refuse. She persuaded
Rudolf to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile.
12-Why did Rudolf Rassendyll agree to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile?
- Because he thought the job sounded quite interesting and Rose persuaded him.
13-Why has the Rassendyll family been interested in the Elphberg family?
- Because Countess Amelia Rassendyll married a member of the Ruritanian royal family,
the Elphbergs.
14-Who was Countess Amelia Rassendyll?

- She was a relative ‫ قريبة‬of the Rassendylls who married into the Ruritanian royal family
‫ أسرة ملكية‬in 1733.
15-Whose paintings ‫ لوحات من‬did Lord Burlesdon have on his walls?

- He had paintings of Countess Amelia Rassendyll and her descendants.
16-What did many of Countess Amalia's descendants have in common?

- Many of them had the same red hair and straight noses as the Elphbergs.
17-Why did Rudolf Rassendyll have the appearance of the Ruritanian royal family?
- Because he was a descendent o Countess Amalia's who married into the Ruritanian royal
family.
18-Who was Rudolf Elphberg?

- He was King Rudolf the Fifth of Ruritania.
19-Where did Rassendyll decide to travel to? What did he tell his family about his
plans?
- He decided to visit Ruritania. He told them that he was going walking in the Alps and that
he was going to write a book about the social problems in the country.
20-Why didn't Rudolf tell his family about his plans to travel to Ruritania?
- He didn't want them to stop him.
21-Why did Rudolf tell his family he was going walking in the Alps?
- Because he never liked to tell them where he was going on his travels.
22-What was Uncle William's advice for those passing through Paris?
- It was to spend a day in the city.
23-Who did Rudolf Rassendyll call on in Paris?

- He called on two old friends: George Featherly, an English friend of Rudolf who worked
in the English embassy in Paris and Bertram Bertrand, an English journalist who worked
in Paris.
24-Who was Antoinette de Mauban?

- She was a French lady who was well known for her wealth and ambition. She was a
beautiful, tall and fashionably dressed lady of about thirty. She loved Duke Michael.
25-Why did Antoinette de Mauban go to Paris?

- Because she was a guest of the Duke of Strelsau.
26-Who was Duke Michael Elphberg?

- He was Rudolf Elphberg's half-brother.

27-Why didn't George Featherly think that the Duke of Strelsau wouldn't enjoy the
coronation of his half brother Rudolf?
- Because he thought that Michael didn't like being only a duke so he wished he were the
king.
28-Why didn't Rudolf Rassendyll tell George that he was going to Ruritania?
- If he had told him, he would have told Bertram (a journalist) and the news would have
been in all the newspapers within days.
29-Who did Rudolf see on the train to Dresden?

- He saw Antoinette de Mauban.
30-Why did the guards at the Ruritanian border stare at Rudolf Rassendyll?
- Because he looked very much like Rudolf Elphberg, the King of Ruritania.
31-What news did Rudolf read in the paper?

- He read the news that the King's coronation was to be in two days' time and that all the
hotels were full with people who wanted to see the king's coronation.
32-What is the capital of Ruritania?

- Strelsau is the capital of Ruritania.
33-Why couldn't Rudolf Rassendyll stay in the capital city, Strelsau?

Why did Rudolf decide to stop at Zenda?
- Because all the hotels there were full with people who wanted to see the coronation.
34-What do you know about Zenda?

- It's a small town, 80 kilometers from the capital and about 10 kilometers from the border.
It has a famous castle.
35-What does the owner of the inn think of Michael, the Duke of Strelsau?
- She loves him. She says he has always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people,
so people like him. She wishes the Duke was the King and not his brother.
36-What does the owner of the inn think of the king?

- She thinks he is almost a stranger. He's been abroad for most of his life and not many
people even know how he looks like.
37-Why was the King at the Duke's hunting lodge at Zenda?

- Because Duke Michael invited him to rest there until the day of the coronation.
38-Why was Duke Michael at Strelsau?

- He was there to make preparations for the coronation.
39-Who has the right to become the king of Ruritania? Why?

- Rudolf Elphberg has the right to become the king of Ruritania as he is the older son.
40-Why did Rassendyll decide to walk through the forest the next day?
- He decided to do that so that he might see the king.
41-Were the King and Duke Michael friends? Why?

- No, because both of them wanted the throne, and the same wife, Olivia.
42-Who is Johann Holf?

- He is a servant who works in the castle of Zenda.
43-Why did Johann step back in surprise as soon as he saw Rudolf?

- Because Rudolf looked exactly like the King.
44-Why did Johann invite Rudolf Rassendyll to stay at his sister's house?
- Because all the hotels were full in Strelsau and Johann himself was unable to go.
45-Describe the castle of Zenda.

- It was very old but well-built. There was a moat all around it. Behind it was a large
modern mansion. It could only be reached by a drawbridge between it and the mansion. It
was well defended.
46-Who did Rassendyll meet in the forest? Why were they surprised to see him?
- He met Colonel Sapt and Fritz von Tarlenheim who worked for the king. They were
surprised to see him because he looked like the king.
47-Who is Colonel Sapt? What does he look like?

- He is an old soldier who works for the King of Ruritania. He is short but looks very tough
with light blue eyes. He looks like a soldier.
48-Who is Fritz von Tarlenheim? What does he look like?

- He is a gentleman who works for the King of Ruritania. He is thin and of medium height.
He looks like a gentleman.
49-What happened when Rudolf and the king met for the first time? Why?
- Rudolf gave a loud cry and the King stood back in amazement looking at Rudolf because
they looked alike.
50-How were Rudolf Rassendyll and the King of Ruritania alike?

- They looked so alike except perhaps for a centimetre or two difference in height. They did
not have identical personalities or skills.
Quotations
1- "Rudolf, you're 29 years old. Are you ever going to do anything useful?"
1- Who said these words?
- Rose Rassendyll said these words.
2- Why doesn't Rudolf do anything useful?
- Because he has enough money to do anything he wants to and he enjoys an important
position in society.
3- Do you agree with Rudolf's point of view? Give a reason.
- No, I don’t agree because no matter how much money people have, they always want
more.
2- "Why should I do anything?"

1- Who said these words to whom?
- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to Rose, his brother's wife.
2- When did the speaker say these words?
- He said these words when Rose wanted to know when he was going to do something.
3- Why doesn't Rudolf the speaker work?
- Because he has nearly enough money to do anything he wants to, and he enjoys an
important position in society.
3-"I have nearly enough money to do anything I want to, and I enjoy an important
position in society."
1- Who said this to whom?
- Rudolf Rassendyll said this to Rose, his brother’s wife.
2- Why does the speaker enjoy an important position?
- Because his brother is Lord Burlesdon and his brother’s wife is a countess.
3- What is the addressed person trying to persuade the speaker to do?
- She is trying to persuade him to do something useful or to work.
4- "But you've done nothing except..."

- Rose Rassendyll said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- What did the speaker blame the addressed person for?
- She blamed him for being lazy and not doing anything useful.
3- What was the addressed person's reaction?
- He said he was lazy but he was a member of the Rassendyll family and our family
didn't need to do things.
5- "Be lazy? It's true. I'm a member of the Rassendyll family and our family don't
need to do things."
- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to Rose, his brother's wife.
2- What does the speaker mean by "It's true"?
- He means he is lazy.
3- How was the addressed person affected by these words?
- Rose Rassendyll was annoyed because her family were rich but less important than the
Rassendylls.

6- "She's angry because she thinks I don't do anything."
- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to his brother, Robert.
2- Where were they?
- They were in the dinning room.
- He said these words when Robert asked his wife what the matter was.
7- "It's not just your red hair that makes you different from your brother."
- Rose said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- What else makes the addressed person different from his brother apart from
having red hair?
- He doesn’t realize that his position in society has responsibilities.
3- According to the speaker, what was wrong with the addressed person?
- He didn’t do anything useful.
8- "He also realises his position in society has responsibilities. You only see
opportunities in yours."
2- What was the speaker talking about?
- She was talking about the difference between her husband and Rudolf.
3- What was the addressed person's reply?
- He said that opportunities are responsibilities.
9-"To a man like me, opportunities are responsibilities"

1- Who says this and when?
- Rudolf Rassendyll says this to Rose and his brother Robert.
2- What does the person mean by this?
- He means he takes every opportunity to reach his goals.
3- Do you think a person like this is very serious about work or life?
- No, I don't think so.
10-"Good, because I have some news for you"

- Rose said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- What was the good news the speaker had?
- Sir Jacob Borrodaile was going to be an ambassador and he wanted Rudolf Rassendyll to
work for him.
3- What was the addressed person’s reaction?
- He agreed to take the job offered to him.
11-"Sir Jacob Borrodaile tells me he'll offer you a real opportunity."


2- What opportunity would Sir Jacob offer to the addressed person?
- It was that Rudolf could work for him in an embassy.
3- Did the addressed person accept that offer? Why / Why not?
- Yes, Rudolf accepted the offer because the job sounded interesting.
12-"He's going to be an ambassador in six months' time, and he says he's happy for you
to work for him."
2- Who is the speaker talking about?
- She is talking about Sir Jacob Borrodaile.
- Yes, he did because the job sounded interesting.
13-"I hope you'll take this job, Rudolf."

2- Which job was the speaker talking about?
- She was talking about the job offered by Sir Jacob Borrodaile who was going to be an
ambassador in six months' time.
- Yes, he accepted the offer because the job sounded interesting.
14-"My sister-in-law has a way of asking people to do things which is impossible to

refuse."
- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words.
2- When did the speaker say this?
- He said this when Rose persuaded him to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile.
3- Who was his sister-in-law?
- Rose Rassendyll was his sister-in-law.
15-"If in six months' time I'm in a position to take this job, then I'll certainly say yes."
- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to Rose.
2- Why did the speaker accept the job?
- Because the job sounded interesting
3- What did the speaker decide to do during the six months before starting his new
job?
- He decided to visit Ruritania to attend the coronation of King Rudolf the Fifth
16-"For you I'll do it, even if it's a terrible embassy."

- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to Rose.

2- What were they talking about?
- They were talking about the job offered by Sir Jacob Borrodaile who was going to be
an ambassador in six months' time.
3- What do you know about the character of the addressed person?
- She was a very persuasive person. She had a way of asking people to do things which
as impossible to refuse. She persuaded Rudolf to work for Sir Jacob.
17-"You're going to write a book? That would be such a good thing to do, wouldn't it,
Robert?"
2- Did that person really intend to write a book?
- No, he didn't.
3- What would the book be about as the addressed person said?
- It would be about the social problems in the country (in the Alps).
18-"Yes, indeed. Writing a book's the best way to get into politics"
1- Who said this to him?
- Robert Rassendyll said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- When did the speaker say this sentence?
- The speaker said this sentence when Rudolf said he was going to write a book about
social problems in the country.
3- What kind of books did the addressed person actually write?
- He wrote a book about his journey to Ruritania.
19-"We've had quite a few important people visiting the city recently."
- Bertram Bertrand said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- Which city was he referring to?
- He was referring to Paris.
3- Whose name of those important people did the speaker mention?
- He mentioned the name of Antoinette de Mauban.
20-"Well, I met Antoinette de Mauban today. You've probably heard of her."

1- Who said these words to whom and where?
- Bertram Bertrand said these words to Rudolf in Paris.
2- Who was Antoinette de Mauban?
- She was a lady who was well known for her wealth and ambition.
3- Why was she in Paris?
- Because she was a guest of the Duke of Strelsau.
21-"He's the half-brother to the King of Ruritania. People say he was his father's
favourite son."
- George Featherly said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.

2- Who are they talking about?
- They’re talking about Michael, the Duke of Strelsau.
3- Why do people like Michael more than the King?
- Because he has always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people, but the King is
almost a stranger and he’s been abroad most of his life.
22-"I don't think he likes being only a Duke."

1- Who said these to whom?
2- Who were they talking about?
- They were talking about the Duke of Strelsau.
3- Why didn't he like being only a Duke?
- Because he wished he were the king.
23-"You have an important person to travel with."

2- Who was that important person?
- Antoinette de Mauban.
3- What was that person travelling?
- She was travelling to Ruritania.
24-“I decided it would be best to stop at Zenda”

1- Who said this?
- Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- Why would it be best for the speaker to stay at Zenda?
- Because all the hotels in the capital city, Strelsau were full.
3- Why did the speaker go to Ruritania?
- He went there to attend the coronation of King Rudolf the Fifth.
25-"He's always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people, so people like him."
- The owner of the inn said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- Who is the person talking about?
- Duke Michael.
3- What more does the speaker think about the person?
- She wished the Duke was the new King and not his brother and that many people also
wanted the same thing.
26- "He's almost a stranger."

- The owner of the inn said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
- They were talking about the King of Ruritania.
3- Why was that person “almost a stranger”?
- Because he had been abroad for most of his life and not many people even knew what
he looked like.
27-"Now the King's staying in a hunting lodge in the forest, very near to Zenda. From
there he'll travel to the capital for his coronation."
- The old woman said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- How did the addressed person feel on hearing this?
- He was very interested.
3- What did the addressed person decide to do then?
- He decided to walk in the forest the next day so that he might see the King.
28-"I wish he'd stay there in the forest. People say he only likes hunting and good food."
- The owner of the inn said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- Who was the speaker talking about?
- Rudolf Elphberg.
3- Why did the speaker want that person to stay in the forest?
- Because she didn’t want him to go to Strelsau to be crowned as the king of Ruritania.
29-"He should let the Duke become our King. And there are many others who think the
same."
- She was talking about the king.
3- Why should that man let the Duke become King?
- Because the Duke has always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people, but the
king is almost a stranger and he's been abroad for most of his life and not many people
even know how he looks like.
30-"How do you know the King has red hair?"

- The old woman said these words to her daughter.
2- Who told the daughter that the king has red hair?
- Johann, the Duke's servant.
3- How did the addressed person know that the king had red hair ?
- He's seen the King at the hunting lodge."
31-"Johann, the Duke's servant, told me. But why's the King here, if it's the Duke's
land?''
- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to the owner of the inn.
2- Where was the King at that time?
- He was staying in a hunting lodge in the forest near Zenda.

3- Where was the Duke at that time? Why?
- The Duke was in Strelsau to prepare for the coronation of the new King.
32-"I don't know if you can be good friends if you want the same thing."
2- What did the speaker mean by these words?
- She meant that both the King and the Duke wanted to be King of Ruritania, so they
could be enemies, not friends.
3- According to the addressed person, who had the right to that thing?
- Rassendyll thought it was the older brother's right to become king.
33-"I feel quite sorry for the Duke, but it's right that the older brother becomes king."
- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to the owner of the inn.
2- Why did the speaker feel sorry for the Duke?
- Because the Duke couldn't become the King although many people liked him as he
wasn't the older brother.
3- Why weren't the Duke and his brother good friends?
- Because both of them wanted the same thing and the same wife.
34-"This gentleman's come to our country to see the coronation."

- The owner of the inn said these words to Johann.
2- Who did the speaker mean by "this gentleman"?
- She meant Rudolf Rassendyll.
3- Whose coronation was going to take place?
- The coronation of Rudolf the Fifth, king of Ruritania was going to take place.
35-"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."
- One of the daughters of the owner of the inn said this to her mother and Johann.
2- When did the speaker say this?
- She said this when Johann was very surprised to see Rudolf Rassendyll at the hotel.
Rudolf looked exactly like the King.
3- Why did the person they were talking about get his red hair?
- He got it because Countess Amelia married one of the Elphbergs a long time ago.
36-"Why look at him! It's amazing! He looks just like the King!"
- One of the two men who worked for the King said these words.
- They were talking about Rudolf Rassendyll.
3- What was amazing about that person?

- He looked just like the King.
37-"He's about the same height as the King, too! This really is extraordinary."
- Colonel Sapt said this to Fritz von Tarlenheim.
- He was talking about Rudolf Rassendyll.
3- Where and when was that said?
- That was said in the forest when they saw Rudolf Rassendyll.
38-"Although you look like identical twins, you do not have identical personalities or
skills."
- Colonel Sapt said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2- Who did the addressed person look like?
- He looked exactly like the King of Ruritania, Rudolf Elphberg.
3- In what way was the addressed person different from the other person?
- Rudolf Rassendyll was good with a gun and a strong swordsman. The King preferred
eating to action. He only liked hunting and good food.
39-"You two seem very different. If you were an officer for the Queen's army, you must be
good with a sword!"
- Sapt said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll and Fritz.
- He was talking about Rudolf Rassendyll and the king.
3- How did they seem very different?
- Rudolf Rassendyll was good with a gun and a strong swordsman. The King preferred
eating to action. He only liked hunting and good food.
40-"Perhaps we are alike then because I like to have an easy life, too!"
- Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to Fritz.
2- Where did this conversation take place?
- It took place in the forest, near the Castle of Zenda.
3- How were the speaker and the king alike?
- They both had red hair. They both liked to live well. They both looked like identical
twins.
Homework
Test 1
A) Answer the following questions:

1- What was Rassendyll's remark that annoyed Rose?

2- Why did Rassendyll decide to walk in the forest?
3- Show that Rudolf Rassendyll was not lazy all his life.
4- What did both the king and Duke Michael want?
B) Read the following quotation and answer the questions:

"It's the king! He's coming here now.”
2- Where were they?
3- Who was the king?
C) Find and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences:

1-Johann stepped back in anger as soon as he had seen Rudolf Rassendyll.
2-Rassendyll saw Antoinette de Mauban in the dining car on the train to Dresden.
Test 2

1-Show how Rose was persuasive.
2-Who did Rassendyll meet in the forest? Why were they surprised to see him?
3-Why was the king almost a stranger?
4-Who had the right to be a king? Why?

"So, do I really look like the king?"
3- Why did the speaker look like the king?
C) Complete the following sentences:

1-Lord Burlesdon was the future King of Ruritania.
2-The king has always lived in Ruritania.
Test 3

1-Why weren't the Duke and his brother good friends?
2-Why didn't Rudolf Rassendyll tell George that he was going to Ruritania?
3-How was Rudolf Rassendyll different from his brother?
4-Why do people like Michael more than the King?

“We have a guest Johann.”
1- Who said these to whom?
2- Who was the guest?
3- Why was Johann surprised when he saw the guest?

1- Rose was married to Rudolf.
2- Rassendyll sympathized with Duke Michael and said it was his right to be king.
Test 4
1-Who did Rudolf Rassendyll visit in Paris?
2- Why doesn't Rudolf Rassendyll work?
3- Why did Johann step back in surprise as soon as he saw Rudolf Rassendyll?
4-What was Uncle William's advice for those passing through Paris?
“Where will he be working?"
1-Who said these words to whom?
2-Who was the speaker talking about?
3-Did he know where he would be working?
4-What does the owner of the inn think of Michael, the Duke of Strelsau?
1-Sapt invites Rassendyll to stay with his family in Strelsau.
2-Rudolf sits with Antoinette on the train.
Test 5
1- Why has the Rassendyll family been interested in the Elphberg family?
2- Who is Colonel Sapt? What does he look like?
3- Why did the guards at the Ruritanian border stare at Rudolf Rassendyll?
4- What did Bertram Bertrand tell Rudolf Rassendyll about Antoinette de Mauban?

"Be lazy? It's true."
3- Was the speaker lazy all his life? Give reasons.

1-People said that the King of Ruritania was his father's favourite son.
2-The King was resting at the old lady’s house before going to Strelsau.

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1-Who is Rose Rassendyll?

2-Who is Rudolf Rassendyll?

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5-Who is Robert Rassendyll?

8-How was Rudolf Rassendyll different from his brother?

9-What kind of work does Rose suggest Rudolf should do?

10-Who was Sir Jacob Borrodaile?

11-Rose Rassendyll was a very persuasive person. Explain.

14-Who was Countess Amelia Rassendyll?

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15-Whose paintings ‫ لوحات من‬did Lord Burlesdon have on his walls?

16-What did many of Countess Amalia's descendants have in common?

18-Who was Rudolf Elphberg?

23-Who did Rudolf Rassendyll call on in Paris?

24-Who was Antoinette de Mauban?

25-Why did Antoinette de Mauban go to Paris?

26-Who was Duke Michael Elphberg?

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29-Who did Rudolf see on the train to Dresden?

31-What news did Rudolf read in the paper?

32-What is the capital of Ruritania?

33-Why couldn't Rudolf Rassendyll stay in the capital city, Strelsau?

34-What do you know about Zenda?

36-What does the owner of the inn think of the king?

37-Why was the King at the Duke's hunting lodge at Zenda?

38-Why was Duke Michael at Strelsau?

39-Who has the right to become the king of Ruritania? Why?

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41-Were the King and Duke Michael friends? Why?

42-Who is Johann Holf?

43-Why did Johann step back in surprise as soon as he saw Rudolf?

45-Describe the castle of Zenda.

47-Who is Colonel Sapt? What does he look like?

48-Who is Fritz von Tarlenheim? What does he look like?

50-How were Rudolf Rassendyll and the King of Ruritania alike?

2- "Why should I do anything?"

4- "But you've done nothing except..."

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9-"To a man like me, opportunities are responsibilities"

10-"Good, because I have some news for you"

11-"Sir Jacob Borrodaile tells me he'll offer you a real opportunity."

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13-"I hope you'll take this job, Rudolf."

14-"My sister-in-law has a way of asking people to do things which is impossible to

16-"For you I'll do it, even if it's a terrible embassy."

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20-"Well, I met Antoinette de Mauban today. You've probably heard of her."

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22-"I don't think he likes being only a Duke."

23-"You have an important person to travel with."

24-“I decided it would be best to stop at Zenda”

26- "He's almost a stranger."

30-"How do you know the King has red hair?"

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34-"This gentleman's come to our country to see the coronation."

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A) Answer the following questions:

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B) Read the following quotation and answer the questions:

C) Find and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences:

A) Answer the following questions: