Prisoner of Zenda

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Dining room
Spoon
Position
Countess
Gun
Swordsman
Responsibilities
Opportunities
Ambassador
Sister-in-law
Moreover
Sound
Embassy
Descendant
Appearance
Celebrations
Joyous occasion
Politics
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Continent
Ambition
Coronation
Fashionably dressed
Servant
Border
Stare
Hill
Castle
Inn
Hunting lodge
Forest
Wealthy
Trader
Luggage
Moat
Chapter 1
Rose, Rassendylls sister-in-law was very
angry with him because he had wasted
so much of his life.
She believed that at the age of twentynine, a man should have a good
position.
Chapter 1
He had graduated from a German
University and was well-travelled.
He was also a skilful swordsman and
horseman.
Rassendylls brother, Lord Burlesdon
agreed with his wife.
Chapter 1
He told Rassendyll that he had found

him the job of an attach at the British
Embassy in Ruritania, the country
where Rassendyll had never been to.
So, Rassendyll decided to go to the
country to see the place himself.
Chapter 1
He also wanted to see the Coronation
of King Rudolf the Fifth in Strelsau, the
capital of Ruritania.
He told Rose that he was going to the

Alps to write a book about the people
there.
CH. 1 questions
1. Why doesn't Rudolf need to do anything?
- Because he has enough money and his brother is an important
man.
2. How did Rudolf describe himself?
- He was calm and sensible with red hair. He was good with a
gun and a sword.
3. What is the difference between Rudolf and Robert?
- Robert sees the responsibilities of his position but Rudolf sees
the opportunities for pleasure.
CH. 1 QUESTIONS
4. Who is Sir Jacob Borrodaille ?

- He will be an ambassador in six months. He likes Rudolf to
work with him in his office.
5. Why did Rudolf like to see the coronation of Rudolf the
Fifth?
- Because coronations are exciting. There is music and fine
clothes.
6. Why did Rudolf tell Rose he was going on a walking tour
in the Alps?
- Because he never liked to tell his family where he was going on
CH 1 QUESTIONS
7. Why didn't Rudolf promise Rose to write a book?

- Because he had no intention of writing it.
8. Who did Rudolf see in the station?
- He saw an elegant, well-dressed woman of about thirty.
9. Why did Rudolf decide to stay in Zenda?
- Because all the hotels in Strelsau were full.
CH .1 QUESTIONS
10. Why did the woman in the hotel want the Duke to be the king
not his brother?
- Because he has always lived among them. The King is almost a
stranger.
11. Why did Rudolf decide to walk in the forest?
- He hoped to see the King there.
12. What was the King doing there?
- He was at the Duke's hunting lodge. He would go from there to Strelsau
to be crowned.
Rudolf Rassendyll
He is rich Englishman, age 29 years old.
Well-educated and intelligent
Does not believe in working for a living
as he is comfortable with his inheritance
and social status.
Rudolf Rassendyll
Fun-loving and adventurous
Compassionate and kind.
Agrees to impersonate Rudolf the Fifth
to help him save his throne.
A man of honour
Rudolf Rassendyll
Falls in love with Flavia but sacrifices
his love for the sake of the King.
A brave warrior who risks his life to
rescue the King.
True and loyal to the Princess and
keeps his promise of being the Queen of
his heart forever.
Rose
Wife of Robert Rassendyll and sister-inlaw to Rudolf.
Likes to scold Rudolf for being lazy and
not willing to look for a job.
Does not like Rudolfs indifference and
carefree attitude.
Rose
Quite excited when Rudolf tells her he is
going to write a book about the Alps.
Is worried when they have no news
from him.
Chapter 2- Rassendyll Arrives in

Zenda
The next day, Rassendyll left London for Ruritania . He met George, his old friend, at the
railway station in Paris. George told him something about the beautiful woman they saw
at the railway station. She was a rich widow called Antoinette de Mauban. She was on
.her way to Strelsau to meet Duke Michael and also to see the Coronation
The train soon left for Ruritania. From the newspaper, Rassendyll found that the date of
the Coronation was made earlier. Strelsau was already crowded with people. Thinking that
there was no hope he could get a room in Strelsau, Rassendyll stopped at Zenda. He
.asked his way to the nearest inn
From his room in the inn, Rassendyll could see the Zendas famous castle which was
on a hill-top. The old lady who kept the inn told Rassendyll it was a pity that Duke Michael
was not crowned as the king. The Duke was a well-known and friendly figure amongst the
people. The people hardly saw the King. The old lady also informed Rassendyll that the
.King was staying at the Dukes hunting lodge then
When Johann, the Dukes forest guard walked into the inn, he was astonished to see
Rassendyll. The old ladys daughter told Rassendyll that the colour of his red hair was the
.same as the Kings which surprised Johann
Chapter 3- Rudolf Rassendyll Meets King Rudolf the Fifth

Early the next morning, Rassendyll went to visit the famous Castle of Zenda .
The castle was surrounded by a moat with a drawbridge across it. On the other
side of the drawbridge
.was a modern building which was Duke Michaels country house
As it was getting hotter, Rassendyll decided to go into the forest. He dozed off
there. All of a sudden, he was awakened by a loud voice. Rassendyll saw two
men standing beside him. They were Colonel Sapt and Fritz Von Tarlenheim.
Both of them were the Kings advisors. While Rassendyll was talking with the
two, King Rudolf the Fifth came up. Both Rassendyll and the King gave a cry of
surprise when they saw each other. Rassendyll looked exactly like the King. Both
of them had the same red hair, the same long nose and the same blue eyes. The
.only difference was Rassendyll had a beard while the King was not bearded
The King then invited Rassendyll to the hunting lodge to have dinner with
.him. That night, the King drank a full bottle of wine given by Duke Michael
Chapter 4 Rassendyll Becomes

Rudolf the Fifth
The next morning, Rassendyll was wakened up by Colonel

Sapt with a bucket of water.The Kings advisors wanted
Rassendyll to impersonate the King for the Coronation. The
King was lying unconscious and could not be wakened up.
There was not much time before the Coronation. Sapt, Fritz and
Rassendyll suspected that the bottle of wine given to the King
by Duke Michael was drugged. They knew that the Duke
.wanted to be the King of Ruritania
Half of the nation and the Army wanted the Duke to be the
.King. And only Rassendyll could save the king
Chapter 5- Rassendyll Arrives in Strelsau to be crowned

After shaving off his beard, Rassendyll put on the Kings white
uniform and took the Kings Sword and revolver. Then Sapt and
Josef, the servant, carried the unconscious King to the cellar. Josef
was told to guard the King carefully. Fritz, Sapt and Rassendyll then
.made for the railway station to catch the train to Strelsau
On the way, Sapt instructed Rassendyll to act like a king. The

three arrived at the station, got into a special carriage and headed
.for Strelsau
On their arrival at the station in Strelsau, Rassendyll the King

was welcomed by the people. Rassendyll was introduced to Marshal
Strakencz and the ministers. As everyone believed that Rassendyll
.was the King, he began to feel more confident of his impersonation

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He told Rassendyll that he had found

He told Rose that he was going to the

4. Who is Sir Jacob Borrodaille ?

7. Why didn't Rudolf promise Rose to write a book?

Chapter 2- Rassendyll Arrives in

Chapter 3- Rudolf Rassendyll Meets King Rudolf the Fifth

Chapter 4 Rassendyll Becomes

The next morning, Rassendyll was wakened up by Colonel

Chapter 5- Rassendyll Arrives in Strelsau to be crowned

On the way, Sapt instructed Rassendyll to act like a king. The

On their arrival at the station in Strelsau, Rassendyll the King

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