قصة سجين زندا The 1st four Chapters

The Prisoner of Zenda  : Chapter 1

dining room	حجرة الطعام	joyous	سعيد / مبتهج	tough	قوي / متين
sunny	مشمس	occasion	مناسبة	ambition	طموح
spoon	ملعقة	half brother	أخ غير شقيق	shade	ظل
position	موقع / مكانة	coronation	حفل تتويج	wealth	ثروة
countess	كونتيسة (لقب)	fashion	موضة	well-defended	محمى جيدا
except	ماعدا	forest	غابة	sword	سيف
member	عضو	guest	ضيف	fashionably	على الموضة
annoy	يزعج / يضايق	border	حدود الدولة	luggage	أمتعة
swordsman	مبارز بالسيف	guard	حارس	gentleman	نبيل
responsibilities	مسئوليات	stare	يحملق فى	step back	يخطو للخلف
opportunities	فرص	hill	تل	drawbridge	جسر متحرك
offer	عرض	castle	قلعة	celebrations	احتفالات
ambassador	سفير	remain	يبقى – يظل	servant	خادم
embassy	سفارة	social	اجتماعي	inn	فندق ريفي
sister-in-law	زوجة الأخ	indeed	حقا	hunting	الصيد
moreover	علاوة عل ذلك	moat	خندق مائي	lodge	كوخ / مأوي
sound	يبدو	identical	متطابق	care	عناية - يهتم
promise	يوعد / وعد	twins	توأم	Hunt	يصطاد
royal family	عائلة ملكية	personalities	شخصيات	appearance	مظهر
paintings	صور / لوح	amazement	دهشة	straight	مستقيم
descendants	أحفاد	skills	مهارات	politics	علم السياسة
appearance	مظهر	extraordinary	رائع	Alps	جبال الألب
celebration	احتفال	medium	متوسط	mansion	قصر

Questions with Model Answers

1-Where and when did the story open ?

In the dining room where Rassendyll was having his breakfast .In a sunny morning

2 – What do you know about Rose ?

She was Rudolf  Rassendyll's sister–in–law. She was  Robert Rassendyll's wife.

3- What did Rose blame تلوم Rudolf for?

She blamed him for being 29 years old and not doing anything useful. ( idleعاطل  )

4-Why did Rudolf Rassendyll account for برر his being idle عاطل (unemployed)?

He said that rich families like the Rassendylls didn't need to do things. He said he had

enough money to do anything he wanted. He had an important position in society .

5-Despite being jobless, عاطل Rudolf boasted تباهى of his position in society. Discuss.

He said that he enjoyed an important position in society as his brother was Lord

Burlesdon and his sister-in-law was a countess.

6-What did Rudolf Rassendyll admit اعترف to Rose ? How did he justify برّر that?

He admitted being lazy. He said the Rassendylls who were rich didn't need to do things

7- Why was Rose annoyed when Rudolf was talking about his family?

Although Rose's family were rich, they were less important than the Rassendylls.

8- Why hadn't Rassendyll been lazy at all times?

a)He had studied hard and learned a lot when he was at a German school and university.

 b)He spoke some languages : German , English , French , Spanish  and Italian.

c)He was very good at riding horses and good with a gun and a strong swordsman.

9- What do you know about Robert Rassendyll ?

Robert was Rudolf Rassendyll's brother. He was married to Countess Rose.

Rassendyll was proud that Robert was Lord Burlesdon.

10- According to Rose, how was Rudolf Rassendyll different from Robert ?

Besides Rudolf's red hair She said that Robert realised that his position in society had responsibilities, but Rudolf only saw opportunities in his position.

11- What was Rassendyll's answer to Rose's accusationاتهام  ?

He told Rose that to a man like him opportunities were responsibilities .

12 - What good news did Rose have for her brother-in-law? أخو زوجها

She said that Sir Jacob Borrodaile would offer Rudolf a real opportunity to work for him when he became an ambassador after 6 months. She hoped Rassendyll would take the job. Sir Jacob Borrodaile wanted Rudolf to work for him in an embassy.

13 – Why did Rassendyll accept to work for Sir Jacob in an embassy?

First, Rose had a way of asking people to do things which was impossible to refuse.  ( Rose was persuasive )    Second, he thought the job sounded  quite interesting.

14 – Where would  Sir Jacob Borrodaile be working?

Sir Jacob didn't know which country it would be but he was sure it would be good.

15 – Show that Rassendyll kind and gentle to his sister-in-law .

Rassendyll promised  her that he would do it even it was a terrible embassy.

16-What did Rudolf Rassendyll decide to do during the six months ?

He decided that he would visit Ruritania, a small country in the middle of Europe.

17- Rudolf Rassendyll's family always have an interest in Ruritania. Illustrate.

In 1733 Countess Amelia Rassendyll married a member of the Ruritanian royal family, the Elphbergs who had red hair and straight noses.

18-Whose paintings لوحات من did Robert (Lord Burlesdon) have on his walls?

He had paintings of Countess Amelia Rassendyll and her descendantsأحفاد .

19-How did the marriage of Amelia affect the appearance of Rudolf Rassendyll?

Rudolf Rassendyll  was the latest one to have the appearance of the Ruritanian royal family. He had red hair and a straight nose.

20-What helped Rassendyll's decision to travel to Ruritania?

He read  in The Times newspaper that Rudolf the 5^th  was to become King of Ruritania in the next three weeks, and that amazing celebrations were planned for that joyousبمهيجة

occasion He decided to see such a fantastic event so he began to prepare for the journey.

21- Why did Rassendyll tell Rose that he was going to the  Alps?

Because he did not like to tell people where he went on his travels

22 -Why did he tell Rose he was going to write a book about social problems?

Because  he did not want her to think he was being lazy.

23- What was Robert and his wife opinion about Rassendyll's future book?

Rose said that it would be such a good thing to do. Robert said that writing a book was the best way to get t into politics.

24 – Why did Rassendyll say that how little we knew about the future ?

As he didn't have a plan to really write a book but he wrote a book about his journey .

25-What was Uncle William's advice that Rassendyll decided to take? يعمل بها

 Rassendyll's Uncle William always said that no man should ever pass through Paris without spending twenty-four hours in the city.

26- Where did Rassendyll stay in Paris ?

He booked a night at the Continental Hotel 

27-Who did Rassendyll call on يزور in Paris? What did they do? ما وظائفهما

He called on his old two friends, George Featherly, who worked at the embassy, and Bertram Bertrand, who was a famous journalist in Paris.

28- What did Rassendyll's friends tell him?

About the latest exciting events in Paris and the important people who visited Paris.

29 -What did Bertram Bertrand tell Rassendyll about Antoinette de Mauban?

She was well known for her wealth and ambition and she was leaving Paris that day..

30- Why did Antoinette de Mauban visit Paris ?

Antoinette de Mauban was a guest of the Duke of Strelsau  ( Duke Michael ).

31- What did George Featherly tell Rassendyll about the Duke of Strelsau?

He said that Michael was the half-brother to the King of Ruritania. He was his father's favourite son. He wished to be the king of Ruritania not only a Dukeدوق  

32-What was George Featherly and Bertram's opinion of The Duke Michael ?

They said that he was extremely clever .

33- Why didn't Rassendyll tell George that he was going to Ruritania?

He didn't want the newspapers to know ( via Bertram ) about his going to Ruritania.

34-How far was Antoinette de Mauban a beautiful lady?

Antoinette de Mauban was a beautiful, tall and fashionably dressed woman of about thirty.

35 – Where did Rassendyll and Antoinette de Mauban go from Paris ?

They took a train from Paris to Dresden and took another train to Ruritania.

36 – How did Rassendyll describe the journey from Paris To Dresden ?

He said it was a long and a boring journey

37-Why did the guards at the Ruritanian border stare at Rassendyll's passport?

Because Rassendyll looked exactly like the King of Ruritania.

38-What did Rassendyll read in the Ruritanian  newspaper?

The king's coronation was to be in two days' time which was too much earlier than  he thought. The newspaper described the excitement in the country and Strelsau .

39- Why did Rassendyll decide to stop at Zenda instead of going to Strelsau?    

Because the hotels in Strelsau were full with people who wanted to see the coronation. From Zenda he could take a train to Strelsau to see the coronation.

40- What do you know about Zenda ?

Zenda was a Ruritanian city which was 80 kilometres from the capital ( Strelsau ) and about 10 kilometres from the border .It had hills and a famous castle.

41- Who did Rassendyll see when he got off the train at Zenda ?

He saw Antoinette De Mauban who remained on the train  to go to Strelsau .

42 Where did Rassendyll stay at Zenda ?

Rassendyll stayed at an inn which was run by an old woman and her two daughters

43-Why wasn't the woman interested in what happened in the capital, Strelsau?

As The old woman loved the Duke of Strelsau who was responsible for the land around Zenda and its castle. In fact, the hotel owner said she wished Michael was the new king .

44- According to the hotel owner, why was Duke Michael popular with محبوب من many people in Ruritania unlike على عكس his brother?

a) Michael always lived in Ruritania and he cared about the people so people loved him

b)As for the King, he was almost a stranger. He had been abroad for most of his life  and not many people even knew what he looked like.

c) He was staying in a hunting lodge in the forest as he liked hunting and good food.

45 – Why did Rassendyll decide to walk through the forest the next day?

He decided to walk through the forest ,the next day , so that he might see the king.

46- How was the older daughter had a different opinion about the Duke ?

The older daughter didn't like Duke Michael but she admired the king and his red hair

47- How did the daughter know that the king had red hair?

Johann ( the Duke's servant) told her that the king had red hair ( like Rassendyll )

48– According to the old lady why was the king in the Duke's land ( Zenda ) ?

She said the Duke invited him and the Duke was in Strelsau preparing for the coronation

49 – Why did the old woman think the Duke and the king weren't good friends?

Because of their competition about the throne as Duke Michael wanted to be king, too.

50-What did Rassendyll's reaction on hearing that Michael wanted to be the king?

He felt quite sorry for Michael but it was right that the older brother became the king.

51- What was Johann's reaction when he saw Rassendyll ?

Johan stepped back in surprise , as thoughكما لو  he had seen something amazing.

52 – What did the old lady tell Johann about Rassendyll?

 She told Johann that Rassendyll came to their country to see the coronation .

53 – What was one of the two daughter's comment on Johann's surprise?

She said that it was the red hair which surprised Johann because they didn't see it in the country unless he was part  of the king's family , the Elphbergs.

54 – What was Rassendyll's answer to Johan's question if he had ever seen the king?

He had never seen  the king but he hoped to see him on Wednesday at the coronation.

55-What was Johann's offer for Rassendyll?

He offered that Rassendyll could stay at his sister's house .She was married to a wealthy trader and she invited him to stay with them for the coronation but he was unable to go.

56- Why was Rassendyll happy to have this opportunity and accepted his offer?

As the hotels in Strelsau were full with people who wanted to see the coronation.

57 – Why did Rassendyll walk for 16 kilometres in the forest ?

He planned to do that to see the forest where the king was staying.

58-How was the Castle of Zenda well-defended?

It was very old but well built, with a moat all around it. Behind it was a large mansion. The castle could only be reached by a drawbridge between it and the mansion.

59 – What pleased Rassendyll on seeing the castle and the mansion ?

He was pleased that the Duke had such a defended house though he wasn't the king

60- Why did Rassendyll fall asleep forgetting his train to Strelsau and his luggage?

It was so quiet and peaceful in the forest that he soon fell into a deep sleep. He was dreaming about living in the castle of Zenda when a voice  awoke him.

61-Who did Colonel Sapt and Fritz work for?

They worked for the King of Ruritania and they were loyal and faithful to the king .

62-To what extent لأي مدى were Rudolf Rassendyll and the King of Ruritania alike? 

They looked so alike except perhaps for a centimetre or two difference in height.

 Rassendyll was a little thinner than Rudolf Elphberg ( the king )

63 –Rassendyll and the king didn't have identical personalities. Illustrate

Rudolf Rassendyll was an officer for the queen's a army , he was good with a sword .

Rudolf Elphberg  liked to live well and he preferred eating to action. but he was kind.

64 – What was the other thing Rassendyll and the king were alike?

Rassendyll  said " Perhaps we are alike then because I like to have an easy life , too

65 – What happened when Rassendyll and the king saw each other ? 

Rassendyll gave out a loud cry at the same time the king stood back in amazement.

Quotations with Model Answers

1-"You are 29 years old .Are you ever going to do anything useful?"

a-Who said this? To whom?                                              - Rose, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-What was the relation between these two persons?.            - She was his sister-in-law

c-What did the speaker mean by "do anything useful"?          - To find a job

2-"Why should I do anything? I have nearly enough money to do anything I want to."

a-Who said this? To whom?                                 - Rudolf Rassendyll, to Rose.

b-What else did the speaker enjoy that made him unwilling غير راغب to work?

c-What does the speaker's words reveal تكشف about his / her personality?

3-"And I enjoy an important position in society."        

a-Who said these words? To whom?                    - Rassendyll to Rose

4-"Be lazy? It's true. I'm of the Rassendyll family and our family don't need to do things."

a-Who said this? To whom?                             - Rudolf Rassendyll, to Rose.

b-What did the speaker admit that it was true?   - He admitted being lazy.

c-What was the effect of these words on the other person? Why?

5-" She's angry because she thinks I don't do anything"

 a-Who said this? To whom?             - Rudolf Rassendyll, to his brother" Robert."

6-"It's not just your red hair that makes you different from your brother."

a-Who said these words? To whom?                            - Rose, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-When did the addressee 's family start to have members with red hair?

c-According to the speaker, what another difference was there between the two brothers?

7-" His position in society has responsibilities. You only see opportunities in yours."

a-Who said these words? To whom?                    - Rose, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-Who was the speaker comparing تقارن the addressee with? - His brother

8-" To a man like me ,opportunities are responsibilities ."

a-Who said this? To whom?                                              - Rudolf Rassendyll, to Rose.

 b) What did the speaker mean by that?                          - He waited for opportunities to com

 c) Do you think a person like this is very serious about work or life? - No , I don't

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

a-Who said these words? To whom?                   - Rose, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-What opportunity would Sir Jacob offer to the addressee?

c-Did the addressed person accept that offer? Why / Why not? - Yes , he did

10-" He's going to be an ambassador in six months' time, and he says he's happy

for you to work for him."  

 a-Who said these words? To whom?           - Rose to Rassendyll.

11-"Sir Jacob doesn't know which country it will be, but it'll be a good embassy'

 a-Who said these words? To whom?  - Rose to Rassendyll.

12-" For you I'll do it even if it's a terrible embassy?"

a) Who said that? To whom?                 - Rassendyll to Rose.

b) What would he accept the  job? Why? -. As Rose was persuasive and he was sensible

13-"Oh, Rudolf, how good of you!"

a-Who said these words? To whom?                          - Rose to Rudolf Rassendyll.

14-"You are going to write a book? That would be a good thing to do."

a-Who said these words? To whom?                        - Rose, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-Did that person really intend to write a book? If not, why did he claim ادعى so?

c-What was the claimed المزعوم book about?       - About social problems in the country

15-"Yes, indeed. Writing a book's the best way to get into politics."

a-Who said these words? To whom?                         -  Robert, to his wife Rose.

16-"We've had quite a few important people visiting the city recently."

a-Who said these words? To whom?    - Bertram Bertrand, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-Which city was he referring to? - Paris

c- Whose name of those important people did the speaker mention?    - Antoinette

17-"She's a lady who's well known for her wealth and ambition. "

a-Who said these words? To whom?                   - Bertram Bertrand, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-Who was that lady?                                             - Antoinette de Mauban

c-Why did that lady go to Paris? What was her next destination? جهة السفر  - Ruritania

18-"I met him at the embassy yesterday."

a-Who said these words? To whom? - George Featherly, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-Who did the speaker meet at the embassy? - Michael What did he say about him?

c-What was the speaker's job? - George Featherly worked at the embassy

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

a-Who said these words? To whom? - George Featherly to Rassendyll

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

a-Who said these words? To whom? - George Featherly, to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-Who was that important person?   - Antoinette de Mauba

c-What was the final destination of both the persons who were travelling? - Ruritania

21-"He's always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people."

a-Who said these words? To whom? - (The hotel owner), to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-Who was the speaker talking about? - The Duke of Strelsau ( Michael )

c-What was the result of that person's caring about the people?

He gained popularity with the Ruritanians .

22-"He's been abroad for most of his life and not many people even know what he is like"

a-Who said these words? To whom? -The old woman ( the Inn owner ) to Rassendyll

23-"Now the King's staying in a hunting lodge in the forest."

a-Who said these words? To whom? -The old woman (The hotel owner), to Rassendyll.

b -How did the addressee feel on hearing this? What did he decide then?

c-Why did the King go there? - Michel invited him to stay in his hunting lodge ( forest )

24-"I wish he'd stay there in the forest. People say he only likes hunting and good food."

a-Who said these words? To whom? -The old woman (The hotel owner), to Rassendyll.

b-Why did the speaker not like the person she was talking about?

c-What else ما الشيء الآخر did she wish that person to do?

25-"Well I don't like Duke Michael." " The king has red hair just like you"

a-Who said that? To whom?   - The older daughter to her mother and Rassendyll

b) Who told her about the king'sred hair?  - Johann told her that the king had red hair

26-"But why's the King here, if it's the Duke's land?"

a-Who asked this question? To whom?   - Rudolf Rassendyll, to (the hotel owner)

b-What answer did the speaker get to his question?

c-Where was the Duke at the time of this conversation? - Preparing for ( his ) coronation

27--"I don't know if you can be good friends if you want the same thing."

a-Who said this? To whom?       -The old woman (The hotel owner), to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-What did the speaker mean by these words?     -The Duke wanted to be king, too

c-According to the addressee person, who had the right to الحق في that thing? - Rudolf

28-" It's right that the older brother becomes king."

 a-Who said these words? To whom?    - Rassendyll to the old woman

29 -"What's the matter? This gentleman's come to our country to see the coronation."

a-Who said these words? To whom?     - The old woman to Johann

30--"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."

a-Who was speaking?   - One of the old woman's daughters.

b-What did she mean by "It's the red hair"?    - He had had red hair like the Elphbergs

c-Was any of the addressee part of the King's family, the Elphbergs? How?

31-"Good evening, sir. I'm sorry, I didn't expect to see any new guests here."

a-Who said these words? To whom?     - Johann, the Duke's servant, to Rassendyll.

b-What did the speaker apologize for?   - For stepping back in surprise

c-What didn't the speaker really expect?         - To see another copy of the king

32"Sir, have you ever seen our King? "           

  a-Who said these words? To whom?     - Johann to Rassendyll

33-"He's about the same height as the King, too! This really is extraordinary."

a-Who said these words? To whom?       - Colonel Sapt to Captain Fritz

34-"I'm a traveller from England and an officer in the Queen's army."

a-Who said these words? To whom?       - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt and Captain Fritz

38-"Although you look like identical twins, you don't have identical personalities or skills "

a-Who said these words? To whom?       - Colonel Sapt to Rassendyll

35-"Well, we're officers for our King, so we understand each other well!"

a-Who said these words? To whom?    - Fritz to Rassendyll.

b-What did Rassendyll say that made the Fritz make this remark?  - He was an officer

c-Where did this conversation take place?    - In the forest

36-"Perhaps we are alike then, I like to have an easy life, too!"

a-Who said these words? To whom?       - Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt and Captain Fritz

Find the mistake in each of the following sentences:

1-Rose praised Rudolf Rassendyll for doing many useful things.

2-Rose's family were richer and more important than the Rassendylls.

3-Rassendyll was neither good with a sword nor with a gun.

4-In 1733, Countess Rose married a member of the Ruritanian royal family.

5-Lord Burlesdon had paintings of Countess Amelia Rassendyll and her ancestors.

6-People said that the King of Ruritania was his father's favourite son.

7-The old woman said that the king with popular with the people as he cared for them

8-Rassendyll sympathized with Duke Michael and said it was his right to be king.

9-Johann's sister was married to a wealthy craftsman.

10-The castle was modern and well built, with a moat all around.

11-The old castle was only reached by a tunnel between it and the mansion.

12- Fritz said that the King liked to live well and he preferred action

The Prisoner of Zenda  : Chapter 2

feeling	شعور	cover in	يغطي بــ	interests	اهتمامات
exactly	بالضبط	breathe	يتنفس	weaknesses	نقاط ضعف
silence	صمت	heavily	بثقل	behave	يتصرف
bow	ينحني	bend down	ينحني	nervous	عصبي
patiently	بصبر	pulse	النبض	stone	حجارة
identical	متماثل / متطابق	poison	يسمم	cheer	يهتف
cousin	أبن العم	crown	يتوج/ تاج	preparation	إعداد
forgive	يسامح	army	الجيش	medals	أوسمة
double	بديل / شبيه	lead	يقود	formally	رسمياً
whether	إذا	excitedly	بسرور	support	يؤيد
palace	قصر	perfect	متقن / تام	area	منطقة
personal	شخصي	dress	يرتدي	make up	يكون
lay	يضع	prison	السجن	crowd	يزدحم
generous	كريم / سخي	tick	تكة الساعة	square	ميدان
amounts	كميات	choice	اختيار	flags	رايات
delicious	لذيذ	expression	تعبير	ribbons	أشرطة
notice	يلاحظ	cellar	القبو	clap	يصفق
events	أحداث	meanwhile	في نفس الأثناء	wave to	يشير إلي
guard	حارس / يحرس	lock in	يحبس في	nevertheless	مع ذلك
meal	وجبة	set off	يبدأ رحلة	actually	بالفعل
cakes	كعك	cool	بارد	delighted	مبتهج

Questions with Model Answers

1-Why did  Rassendyll have a very strange feeling when he saw the king in the forest?

Because Rassendyll was standing in a forest in the middle of Ruritania in front of a person who looked exactly the same like him..( as if he was his double )

2-What did Rassendyll do after looking at the future king for a few minutes?

Rassendyll bowed to the future king

3- What differences did Rassendyll find when he examined his the king carefully?

Although the king certainly looked very like Rassendyll , there were some differences. The king's mouth perhaps was less wide and Rassendyll's face was a little thinner.

4-How did the future king welcome Rassendyll?

The future king said to Rassendyll " It's good to meet you cousin!

5-Show that the king had a sense of humour .

He asked Rassendyll to forgive him if he seemed surprised as it wasn't everyday that he saw his double

6- How was the king modest and kind when he met Rassendyll for the first time ?

The king told Rassendyll that he couldn't help looking like the king. The king offered to help Rassendyll happily.

7- What did Rassendyll tell the king where he was going?

   Rassendyll told him the king that he was going to Strelsau to attend the coronation.

8- Why did the king smile when Rassendyll tell him he was going to Strelsau?

He smiled as he asked what Michael would think if he saw them together .

9- Why did Fritz and Sapt object to Rassendyll's visit to Strelsau?

They thought it wouldn't be a good idea for Mr Rassendyll to visit Strelsau now.

10- Why did Rassendyll want leave Ruritania at once ?

Rassendyll wanted to leave Ruritania in order not to  worry the king but the kind  king invited him to eat with him that night in the hunting lodge

11 – How was the king similar to Rassendyll in names , too ?

They had the same first name ( Rudolf Elphberg ) and ( Rudolf Rassendyll )

12- Where did the king and Rassendyll have their dinner ?

In a small wooden hunting lodge between trees which Michael used for hunting.

13- Who brought the dinner ?

Josef ( the king's servant ) showed them to a dining room where a table  had been laid out with generous amounts of delicious food

14- Why did Rassendyll eat a lot ?

   Rassendyll ate a lot as he was hungry after the long walk and the food was delicious.

15 – Why didn't Fritz and Sapt eat too much?

 Because they had to get up at six the next day morning and they had a lot of events.

16- The king was insatiable نهم and gluttonous شره for food .Illustrate?

a)when Sapt told him about the early start the next day the king told him that good food was more important than sleep. ( The king loved food very much)

b)The king ate the cakes hungrily as if they were the first thing he had eaten

17- Why did Colonel Sapt and Captain Fritz have to go to Zenda?

To bring a guard of soldiers to take the king to the station.

18 - What two things did Duke Michael do that the King appreciated ? قدّرها

a) Duke Michael invited the king to hunt in his land and let him use his guards.

b) Michael ordered Josef to give the king some delicious cakes to eat at the end of his meal . so the king said " well done, Michael."

19- The king was so kind that he couldn't see his brother's evil act .Explain.

 Duke Michael exploitedأستغل  his brother's kindness and his weakness for good food so he sent the king  poisoned مسموم cakes to get rid of him and to be king of Ruritania.

20 – How many cakes did Rassendyll eat?

 Rassendyll ate only one cake as he  had really eaten enough so he wasn't sick.

21- Why was Rassendyll covered in water when he woke up?

 Because Sapt and Fritz threw water over him as it was the only way to wake him up.

22- To what extent  could the king's love  for food put an end to his life?

The poisonous cakes had a strong bad effect on the king to the extent that the king was lying on the floor. His face was red and he was breathing heavily. He was poisoned.

23-When did Rassendyll make sure that the king was poisoned?

When he bent down and felt the king's pulse which was very weak and slow.

24- Why did they refuse to call a doctor ?

As there was no doctor for 15 kilometres and even a thousand doctors wouldn't make the doctor better that day.

25 – How did Fritz and Sapt have two different opinions about the coronation?

 Fritz suggested telling the people of Ruritania that the king was ill.

 Sapt said that if he wasn't crowned that day he wouldn't ever be a king.

26-Why wouldn't Rudolf Elphberg  be a king if he wasn't crowned that day ?

   Sapt  ( a far sighted man ) said that the whole country was waiting for him. Most of the army was waiting too, with Duke Michael leading it. They wouldn't be happy.

27 – Who did Fritz and Sapt accuse of poisoning the king ?

 They accused Duke Michael so that his brother couldn't be crowned and he would take the crown instead of his brother, Rudolf the fifth .

28- How did Luck play a role in spoiling Michael's plot to be crowned ?

Sapt made use of the resemblance between the king and Rassendyll so Sapt asked

Rassendyll to go to Strelsau to be crowned as if he were the king.

29-- Why did Rassendyll object to Sapt's plan at first?

He thought that people would realize that he wasn't the king because he was English

30- How did They persuade Rassendyll to take the place of the king at coronation?

a)  Fritz said that Rassendyll's German language was perfect

b) Fritz said if Rassendyll was dressed in the king's clothes no one would know.

c) Sapt said If he didn't go to Strelsau that night , Duke Michael would be king and the

 king would either be dead or in prison.

31- What did Sapt say when Rassendyll said that the king wouldn't forgive him ?

   Sapt cried , " Our country needs this." And that made Rassendyll agreed on his plan

32-What was Sapt's plan to hide the king ?

Sapt said that they would hide the king in the cellar and Josef would tell the duke's guards that the hunting lodge was empty

33- How would they get the king to Strelsau after the coronation?

a ) Sapt and Rassendyll would leave the place and come back to the lodge on horses while Fritz would stay to guard the king's bedroom at the palace.

b) Josef would get the king ready for the journey back. to the palace with Sapt in the dark.   

c) Rassendyll would leave the country before it was light .

34- Sapt was cunning and a good planner .Illustrate

  Sapt's plans rescued the coronation and spoilt Michael's evil plans .Sapt was very smart and he could see the consequences in advance .Fritz and Rassendyll agreed on his plans

35- What did they do with Johann's mother who was watching them ?

Johann's mother was watching them when they were hiding the king so they locked her in the cellar with the king and told Josef to let her out later.

36-What did Fritz say on seeing Josef dressing Rassendyll in the king's clothes?

  He looked at Rassendyll and said that they could do it.( the clever plan )

37- How did Sapt help Rassendyll to play his role as Rudolf the 5^th well?

Sapt told Rassendyll about the history of the king's life: of his family , likes. Interests weaknesses, friends and servants. Besides how he should behave in the palace.

38- Why would Sapt would always be at Rassendyll's side ?

To tell Rassendyll  who the people were that he met

39- What did Fritz tell the surprised – looking station guard ?

He told him that the king had changed his plan and they got on the train to the capital

40-Why would there be no one to meet them on reaching the capital?

 As they were an hour earlier than they expected so they sent a word to the palace..

41 – How was Rassendyll feeling on the train during his journey to the palace?

Rassendyll was nervous and was very hungry but Sapt told him that he would be fine.

42-How was the station of Strelsau suddenly busy?

Men ran up to them, then ran away again, soldiers rode off on horses other men showed Rassendyll to the station restaurant. People cheering " God save the king"

43– What do you know about Marshal Strakencz ?

He was a very important person in the army. He was tall and his jacket was covered in medals. He led a group of soldiers to welcome the Pretend King ( Rassendyll ) .

44- When did Rassendyll feel less nervous ?

When he saw that no one seemed to realize that he wasn't the real king .

45- Rassendyll find out the city had two different parts partly old and partly new?

There were wide, modern streets where the rich people lived in big houses.

There were the poor's tiny houses which were hot in summer and freezing cold in winter

46- How did this gapالفجوة  between the rich and the poor affect the new king?

The rich would support the new king because they knew that nothing would change

The poor didn't like the new king so they would support Duke Michael..

47- Why  did the poor people support Duke Michael?

As he told them he wanted things to be different and gave them hope for better future.

48-- What did Rassendyll realize about that poor area of the city ?

He knew that this area wouldn't be safe for the future king.

49- – What did the square where the palace stood like ?

There were coloured flags and colourful ribbons everywhere and people lined the streets , clapping and cheering.

50- How did the people meet the pretend king ( Rassendyll ) ?

When Rassendyll waved to them , they threw flowers down from the balconies above him

51 – What did Rassendyll do with the flower on his horse ?

He picked it up and stuck it onto his coat .The Marshal looked at him on seeing that.

52 – What was Rassendyll's feelings at that moment ?

Rassendyll smiled happily at the Marshall and Rassendyll believed that he was actually the king .Rassendyll was delighted to see so much colour and so many happy faces.

53 – Why did Rassendyll feel  frightened when he saw Antoinette de Mauban?

 AS she stared at him , her expression changed . Surely she knew who he was

Rassendyll was afraid that she would call out," That is not the real king."

Quotations with modal answers

1-"Colonel , Fritz: who is this gentleman."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?                 The king to Sapt and Fritz

     Who was that gentleman? Where did they meet? Rassendyll        In the forest

2-"It's good to meet you, cousin! You must forgive me if I seemed surprised , as

it's not everyday that you see your double."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?                   The king to Rassendyll

      What did he mean by saying" your double"? They were exactly similar to each other

3-" I hope you are not angry,"

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?                     Rassendyll to the king

4-"Whether I like it or not , you can’t help looking like me. No, I'll happily help

you. Where are you travelling?"

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?                     The king to Rassendyll   

5 – "To Strelsau , sir.To the coronation."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?                      Rassendyll to the king

6- "What would my brother Michael think: if he saw us together!"

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?              The king to Rassendyll ,Sapt and Fritz  

7-" I don't think it would be a good idea for Mr Rassendyll to visit Strelsau now."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?              Fritz to the king .   

8-"Don't worry, sir.I understand the problem. I'll leave Ruritania today."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?                Rassendyll to the king

9-" Please, first you must eat with me. You don't meet a new cousin every day."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?                The king to Rassendyll

10- " Remember , sir, that we have an early start tomorrow,"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?                Colonel Sapt to the king .

Why did they have an early start?                     Because of the coronation

11-"We can still eat well, and good food is better than sleep!"

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?        The king to Rassendyll ,Sapt and Fritz

 What do you know about the king's character?   Good food was his weakness 

12- " The colonel and I have to leave here at six tomorrow morning."

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?        Fritz to Rassendyll.

 Why did they have to leave so early?        To prepare for the coronation

13-" It's good of my brother to let me use his guards."

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?          The king to Rassendyll ,Sapt and Fritz  

14- The Duke said I was to give you this at the end of your meal."

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?           Josef ( the servant ) to the king 

 What did the word this refer to ?                 The cakes sent by Duke Michael

How far were those cakes important ?          They poisoned the king

15 – Nothing else would wake you up. it's five o'clock,"

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?                     Sapt to Rassendyll

 Why was it difficult to wake him up normally?    As he ate a cake last night.

16" You must come and look at this."

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?        Fritz to Rassendyll.

 Who did the word this refer to ?                to the poor king lying on the floor.

17-We have been trying to wake him up for half an hour, but we can't."

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?         Fritz to Rassendyll.

 Who couldn't they wake up? Why ?         The king.   As he ate a lot of cakes.

18-It must have been those cakes that he ate. Do you think he was poisoned?"

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?        Rassendyll .to Sapt and Fritz

 What was wrong with the cakes?             They were poisoned

19- "A thousand doctors won't make him better today."

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?        Fritz to Sapt 

20-" But what about the coronation."

Who said that quotation ? To whom?       Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz

21 –" We must tell the people of Ruritania that he is ill"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?       Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll 

22-If he isn't crowned today. I don't think he'll ever be a king."

Who said that quotation ? To whom?       Sapt to Rassendyll and Fritz 

23-"The whole country is waiting for him today. Most of the army  is waiting too,"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?      Sapt to Rassendyll .

Why did the whole country and the army wait for him?     In order to be crowned           

  24-We must tell everyone what's happened and make the most of it,"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?      Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll

What happened to the king?                   Duke Michael put poison to the king .

How did they make the most of it?         The y could get rid of Duke Michael .

25- "Do you think that he was poisoned?"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

How was the king poisoned ?                 Duke Michael had put poison in the cake.

26 – "Yes, he did this so that his brother can't be crowned. You don't know him"

  Who said that quotation ? To whom? About whom?      Sapt to Rassendyll about Michael

27- " I have an idea ! It was lucky that we met you yesterday"   

Who said that quotation ? To whom?        Sapt to Rassendyll

Why was it lucky?  As he was exactly like the king so he could take his place

28- " Me? That's impossible! People  would realize I'm not the king. I'm English."

Who said that quotation ? To whom?        Rassendyll to Sapt

What was the problem of being English?  As Ruritania spoke German not English

29-" Your German's perfect. If we dress you in different clothes, no one will know"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?      Fritz to Rassendyll.

What did he mean by German?  Rassendyll's German was as perfect as the Ruritanians

30-" Duke Michael will be king tonight and the king will either be dead or in prison"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?      Sapt to Rassendyll

 When could the Duke be king?   if Rassendyll didn't agree to pretend to be king

31-"I understand what you're are saying but the king would never forgive me if I ---" Who said that quotation ? To whom?      Rassendyll to Sapt

32-"Our country needs this."

Who said that quotation ? To whom?           Sapt to Rassendyll

What did he mean by the word ( this )?       Rassendyll to be the king at coronation.

33-"We can hide the king in the cellar so the guards'll think no one's here."

Who said that quotation ? To whom?                  Sapt to Rassendyll

34-" What if they search the building?"

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?                   Fritz to Sapt

 Who did " they "  refer to ?           To the Duke's guards.

35- "How will we get the king to Strelsau?"

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?                Rassendyll to Sapt

36-"As soon as we are alone in the bedroom, you and I will leave and come back here"

 Who said that quotation ? To whom?               Sapt to Rassendyll

  Where were  they at that moment ?                In the hunting lodge at the forest

37- " It's a good plan."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?               Fritz to Sapt

38- I think she heard us. After we've moved the king , I'll speak to her."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?           Sapt to Rassendyll and Fritz

    Who was she and what was she doing ?         Johan's mother .She was watching them

39-What happened to Johan's mother?"

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?          Rassendyll to Sapt

40- "She's locked in the cellar with the king , Josef will let her out later."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?             Fritz to Rassendyll.

Who was locked in the cellar?                            Johann's mother

41- "When  they find that the king isn't here , Michael will know about our plan."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?            Fritz to Rassendyll.and Sapt

    How did Michael know about their plan?    When he found the king in the cellar

42-"No, nothing is safe anywhere but we must do our best,".

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?             Sapt to Rassendyll

43-" Nervous, I'm not made of stone, you know."

    Who said that quotation ? To whom?            Rassendyll to Sapt

     Why was Rassendyll nervous?                    As he was too afraid to be discovered.

44-" God save the king!"

Who said that quotation ? When?     The people   In preparation for the coronation

44-  " God save both kings,"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?         Sapt to Rassendyll or to himself

Who were the two kings?                            The true king and Rassendyll

Why did Rassendyll's life become so important?

If Rassendyll was killed or disappeared , the real king would surely be killed

45 – Surely she would call out," That's not the real king!"

Who said that quotation ? To whom?           Rassendyll to himself

Who was she?                                                   Antoinette de Mauban.

Why did he think that? Because she saw  him before and knew that he wasn't the real king.

Find the mistake in each of the following sentences:

1- The King's mouth was wider than Rassendyll's .

 2-The King seemed annoyed when he saw his double.

 3-The King thought that the hunting lodge was as comfortable as the palace.

4- Dinner was not ready yet when the King went to the hunting lodge, so

5-The King was annoyed with his brother for not letting him use his guards.

6-Josef said that Duke Michael had asked him to give the King some fruit

7-The King as well as Rassendyll ate a few cakes because they had eaten enough.

8-Rassendyll woke up suddenly covered in water because he had sweated heavily.

9-Colonel Sapt and Fritz woke Rassendyll up to go to Strelsau to be crowned.

10-When Fritz led Rassendyll to the next room, he saw the King lying on bed

11-Rassendyll bent down and felt the King's pulse, which was normal.

12-Fritz said that they mustn't tell anyone that the King was ill.

13-Most of the army was waiting too, with Marshal Strakencz leading it.

14- Colonel Sapt suggested that Rassendyll could go to Strelsau to kill Duke Michael.

15-Rassendyll walked round the room in silence for about an hour thinking of Colonel    Sapt's idea that he could go to Strelsau to be crowned. 

16-Fritz encouraged him to take the King's place saying that his English was perfect.

17-Sapt suggested waiting for Michael's guards in the hunting lodge

18-Colonel Sapt and Fritz hid the King in the kitchen

19-Colonel Sapt, Fritz and Rassendyll realised that they were being watched by Josef

20-Rassendyll talked to Marshal Strakencz politely and in a friendly way.

21--Rassendyll saw that Fritz was less nervous when he shook the Marshal's hands.

22-Rassendyll rode through the capital with the Marshal on his right and Fritz on his left.

23-As Rassendyll was riding he saw that the capital was all new.

24-The rich people had never lived well under the King's father, so they would support the King because they knew that nothing would change.

25-There was a very different area where thousands of people lived in big houses .

26-The poor people supported Duke Michael, who told them he wanted things to be different and gave them some cakes.

27-Rassendyll knew that he was safe in the poor area ..

28-In the big square, people lined the streets, clapping and cheering. He waved to them as they passed and people threw stones down from the balconies above him.

29- Rassendyll could at once tell from the Marshal's expression that he was angry.

30- Rassendyll was disappointed to see so much colour and so many happy faces.

31-When Rassendyll saw Antoinette de Mauban on a balcony above him, he was sure   she would call out," That was  the real king!"

The Prisoner of Zenda  : Chapter three

expect	يتوقع	crown	تاج	passage	ممر
recognize	يتعرف على	placed	وضع فى مكان	city gates	بوابات المدينة
loyal	مخلص – موالى	announce	يعلن رسميا	relieved	مرتاح
route	طريق	appreciate	يقدر قيمة	a coin	عملة معدنية
trust	يثق	coach	عربة	eventually	فى النهاية
nevertheless	بالرغم من	ride	يركب	fork	تشعب الطريق
act	يتصرف	exhausted	مرهق	trap	فخ – مصيدة
surprised	مندهش	popular	محبوب	shoot	يطلق النار
anxious	مثير للقلق	alive	حي	puzzle	لغز
out of sight	بعيد عن النظر	permit	يسمح بـ	torn	ممزق
compared to	مقارنة بـ	form	استمارة	handkerchief	منديل
briefly	باختصار	sign	يوقع على	candle	شمعة
skin	الجلد	signature	التوقيع	fight	عراك / قتال
princess	أميرة	depend on	يعتمد على	kidnap	يخطف
cheeks	خدود	panel	لوحة	strike	تدق / يضرب

Questions with Model Answers

1- What did Rassendyll expect to hear while he was riding towards the palace?

He expected to hear Antoinette de Mauban telling everyone that he wasn't really the king.

2- What did he guess when he heard no one calling out?

  Perhaps Antoinette de Mauban didn't recognize him after all

3-What did the Marshal order his men to do?

He ordered them to enter a poor part of the town where the people were loyal to Michael.

4-What did Rassendyll think when the Marshal said to him " It's better this way."

  He thought that was the Marshall's plan to test him.

5- To what extent was Rassendyll brave in facing the Marshal's plan?

 He told the Marshal to tell his soldiers to ride ahead of him (Rassendyll) and he didn't need them or him ( the Marshal ) Rassendyll continued through the old town alone. 

 to ride alone in the old part?إصرار 6- Give two reasons for Rassendyll's insistence

a) Rassendyll wanted to succeed in the Marshal's test.

b) Rassendyll wanted the poor people to see that their king trusted them.

7- What was the effect of this decision ( going alone in the old part ) on Colonel Sapt?

 Colonel Sapt looked worried and shook his head.He thought it was a very bad idea

8-Why did Rassendyll make that risk ( going alone in the old part of the city )?

He thought if he were to be a king , he decided to act like a king. And he wanted all the people to like him , not just a few. He wanted to gain popularity for the future king.

9- Why did Sapt's face look even more anxious?

    If Rassendyll were killed in that part of town, Sapt's position would be very difficult.

10- Show that the old town buildings were very ugly. 

Rassendyll realised how white, how clean his uniform seemed compared to the old buildings around him. That meant that the town was very neglected and very ugly.

11- How did Rassendyll see the poor people?

The narrow streets were lined with hundreds of people and he could feel their eyes on him

12- What were the people saying about him?

One said that he was so surprised that the king was on his own, but the king was taller than he

thought. Another one said "His skin was very white."

13-How were the people had different feelings  when they saw Rassendyll?

Although some people smiled and cheered , others were quiet and looked at him angrily

14- How far was the Duke popular with the poor people?

 The poor people put the Duke's paintings in their windows as they supported him .

15- How were the poor people peaceful ?  

Despite their anger with the king, Rassendyll reached the outside of the place safely.

16 – Why was Sapt's expression was on of relief?

  Because Rassendyll went out of the old part safely and was still alive.

17-Who did Rassendyll see inside the beautiful building?

Rassendyll saw Princess Flavia who was a beautiful young woman with red hair.

Rassendyll saw Duke Michael with his red cheeks, dark eyes and dark hair.

18- What did Duke Michael feel when he saw Rassendyll ( the pretend king )?

Duke Michael's face became white. Until that moment Rassendyll didn't think the Duke realised that the king had come to Strelsau.

19-What was the coronation ceremony  like?

The golden crown was put on the king's head . He read out some promises . The beautiful music played when someone announced that Rudolf the 5^th  was now king of Ruritania.

20- How was Duke Michael when he congratulated the king?

Duke's Michael's hands shook with anger when he took his hand in Rassendyll's hand

21-When did Rassendyll become worried?.

When a man  he knew from England ( Lord Topham ) came to greet him but his eyes were so poor that he didn't notice Rassendyll anyway.

22- Show that the Princess was a good observant?

She told Rassendyll that he looked different , he looked more tired , serious and thinner.

23- What surprised Princess Flavia about the king?

She heard that he rode through the old town alone thinking that the people there must have appreciated what he did.

24- What did Fritz warn Rassendyll against in the afternoon of the coronation?

He warned him against walking alone in the old part of the city because Duke Michael wouldn't like it if he became too popular with the Duke's people .

25- Why did Sapt want Rassendyll to leave Ruritania as soon as he could?

As the Duke had news from Zenda and he was almost certainly planning something

26-How did Rassendyll get the king's permit to leave the city that night?

 Sapt copied ( forged زور ) the King's signature on the form to be a permit to leave the city.

27- What did Sapt remind Rassendyll of?

Sapt reminded Rassendyll of their plan to bring back the king to the capital that night.

28- What part would Fritz play to concealيخفي   their leaving the palace at night?

Fritz would tell everyone that the king had gone to bed and that he wasn't to be woken

by anyone until nine o'clock the next day morning.

29-To what extent, Fritz had orders to prevent Michael from visiting the king?

  Sapt ordered  not to let Michael in even if Fritz's life depended on it."

30- How was Rassendyll's camouflageتمويه  to leave the palace at night?

He put on a big coat and a hat leaving the palace with Sapt not through the door but

 through a panel  لوحة in the wall which led to a dark passageطرقة .

31- How was the secret passage which Rassendyll and Sapt went through ?

It was long and dark and ended with a heavy wooden door which Sapt unlocked and went out into a quiet street which ran along the back of the Palace gardens.

32- Who was waiting for them after reaching the street?

  A man with two horses which Rassendyll and Sapt rode away without saying anything.

33- How did Rassendyll disguise يتنكر ? Why ?

He wore a coat and a hat which covered his face and his hair.He tried to stay low on the horse so that no one could recognize him

34-Why did Sapt ask Rassendyll to take his gun?

Because he might need the gun to get through the city gates which would all be closed at that time of the day.

35-When did Rassendyll and Sapt reach the tall wooden gate through the city wall?

It was half past six and still light.

36-Why were Sapt and Rassendyll relieved when they knocked on the gate?

As they saw a 14-year -old girl at the gate instead of her father ( the guard of the gate.) who had gone to see the king and told his girl not to open the gate for anyone.

37- What did Sapt tell the girl? Why?

He told her that her father should have stayed at the gate and asked her for the gate key

38 –Why was Sapt so smart when he imitated the king's  signature on  the permit?

As Sapt gave the girl the permit  signed from ( the king himself ) and a coin to show to give him the key to pass through the gate. He asked her to give the permit to her father

39- Why were they in little danger outside the city?

As everyone was celebrating the coronation in the streets and it became a clear night

40-Why did Rassendyll and Sapt lose half an hour on their night journey ?

As they stopped at an inn so that the horses could have a drink

41- How far had they gone at half past nine?

 They had gone around forty kilometres from the city when they heard the noise of horses.

42 – Why did Sapt got off the horse and put his ear to the ground?

He did that in order to know the number and the distance of the horses behind them.

 Sapt said that they were two horses and they were about two kilometres behind.

43- Where did the roads at the fork التشعب lead to ?

To the right was their road which went deep into the forest,

To the left the other road which went outside the forest towards the town with the castle

44- What did Sapt order Rassendyll at the fork?

Sapt ordered Rassendyll to get off his horse and they went into the dark trees to watch the road but they couldn't be seen by the two people coming.. Sapt had gun in his hand

45- How could Sapt recognize the two men on the road through the forest ?

Because the moon was full and he could see the road clearly so Sapt recognized the Duke and Max Holf ( Johan's brother ) Max was a strong-looking man.

46- At the fork, Which way did Max Holf suggest going to ?

Max Holf suggested going to the castle of Zenda to learn the truth.

47 –Why did Max Holf didn't go to the hunting lodge ?

He said "If all's well, why go there, And if all isn't well, I fear there will be a trap ."

48-At the fork, Sapt would love to shoot Duke Michael but he didn't .Discuss

He realised that killing the Duke wouldn't have helped the king at that moment

49 – What did " All  is well " mean ?

It meant that the Duke had got the king and imprisoned him in the Castle of Zenda.

50 – What did Sapt do when he saw the 5 or 6 torn and dirty handkerchiefs ?

Sapt held of Rassendyll's hands telling him that he used those handkerchiefs to tie up the old woman ( Johann's mother ). ( It was a mistake to use handkerchiefs not ropes)

51- Why did Rassendyll tell Sapt to stay and went inside the cellar with a candle?

Sapt was very worried as he loved the king and would have hated anything bad to have happened to him.

52- What could Rassendyll see inside the cellar?

Rassendyll could see the body of Josef ( dead  ) so he closed the door with heavy hearts.

53- Why did Rassendyll want to go back to the capital?

To collect every soldier at Strelsau so that Michael could have be caught before killing the king but Sapt told him to wait as they needed to think.

54- According to Sapt ,how did Michael know what happened to the king?

The old woman untied the handkerchiefs and told Michael about Sapt's plan.

55- What'd have happened to Sapt , Fritz and Rassendyll if they had stayed there?

They would have been killed when Michael had come to kidnap the king.

56- What was Sapt's plan after the disappearance of the king?

He told Rassendyll that they had to continue with the game they started so Rassendyll would be a king again until they could save the king.

Quotations with Model answers

1-" Why have we changed our route?'

Who said that ? To whom?                  Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz .

2-"It's better this way,"

Who said that ? To whom?                    Marshal Strakencz to Rassendyll

Which way  would they go ?                 The old part of the town

3-"Tell your soldiers to ride ahead of me. I don't need them or you."

Who said that ? To whom?                   Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz

4-" You can wait here until I have continued through the old part alone,"

Who said that ? To whom?                       Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz

5-" I want the people who live here to see that their king trusts them,"

Who said that ? To whom?                     Rassendyll to Marshal Strakencz

What did the word " here" refer to?        To the old part of the poor people

6-"I'm surprised that he's on his own, but he's taller than I thought."

Who said that ? To whom?        One of the poor people of the old part to the others.

Who did he speak about ?         About Rassendyll.( the pretend king )

7"His skin's very white,"

Who said that ? To whom?      Another one the poor people to the others

Who did he speak about ?        About Rassendyll. .( the pretend king )

8-" Congratulations."

Who said that ? To whom?       Duke Michael to Rassendyll ( the pretend king )

On what occasion was it said? On the occasion of the coronation.

9-" When's the wedding?"

Who said that ? To whom?     One of the people to the pretend king( Rassendyll)

Whose wedding did the man ask about ?     The king and Princess Flavia

10-"Do you know ,Rudolf, you look different today?

Who said that ? To whom?     Princess Flavia to Rudolf Rassendyll ( the king )

11-" You look tired and serious, and think you're thinner. You have changed."

 Who said that ? To whom? Princess Flavia to Rudolf Rassendyll ( the king )

12-" I think I want to change now that I'm a king."

Who said that ? To whom?  Rudolf Rassendyll ( the pretend king ) to Princess Flavia

13-"Perhaps you already have. I heard that you rode through the old town alone."

Who said that ? To whom? Princess Flavia to Rudolf Rassendyll ( the pretend king )

14-" The people there must have appreciated what you did."

Who said that ? To whom?  Princess Flavia to Rudolf Rassendyll ( the king )

15-"I hope I'll make a good king."

Who said that ? To whom? Rudolf Rassendyll ( the king ) to Princess Flavia

16-That was a day to remember! "I think I'd like to be king for a day."

Who said that ? To whom?          Fritz to Rassendyll

17-" Duke Michael wouldn't like it if you became too popular with his people."

 Who said that ? To whom?                       Fritz to Rassendyll

 What did the underlined word refer to? The poor people of the old part.

 Why were they The Duke's people?      Because they supported Michael not the king.

18-" Only if you stay alive as long as that. Michael had news from Zenda"

 Who said that ? To whom?                    Sapt to Rassendyll

When did he say that ?  When Rassendyll said he would be king until that night

19-"Who can I get a permit from?"

Who said that ? To whom?                Rassendyll to Sapt

Why did the speaker need a permit?  To leave the city so as to save the true king

20-"The king, of course."

  Who said that ? To whom?                Sapt to Rassendyll

21-"I can pretend to be the king but that doesn't mean I can write like him too!"

Who said that ? To whom?         Rassendyll to Sapt

When did Rassendyll say that?    When Sapt asked him to copy the king's signature

22-"Oh,it's not hard to copy,"

Who said that ? To whom?               Sapt to Rassendyll

Why did Sapt copy the king's signature on the form? To be a permit to pass the city gate

What did that tell us about Sapt?  Sapt was interested even in small details

23-Now,remember our plan. I'll go with you."محنك

Who said that ? To whom?               Sapt to Rassendyll

24-"You will tell everyone that the king has gone to bed and that he isn't to be woken by anybody till nine o'clock tomorrow morning,"

Who said that ? To whom?                Sapt to Fritz

25- "You mustn't let him in, even if your life depends on it."

Who said that ? To whom?                    Sapt to Fritz

 Who did ( him ) refer to ?                     To Duke Michael.

 Why mustn't he let the Duke in?          To save their plan from being discovered

26-" I don't need to be told that,"

 Who said that ? To whom?     Fritz said that proudly to colonel Sapt

27- Here, put on this big coat and hat," " Now, are you ready to go?"

 Who said that ? To whom?                           Sapt to Rassendyll

 Why did the addressee put on those clothes? In order to be well hidden from people.

28-"In the old king's time, I knew all about the secret passage.,"

Who said that ? To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

Where did he say that?            In the secret passage

29- " You may need it to get through the city gates. They will be closed at this time"

Who said that ? To whom?             Sapt to Rassendyll

What did the word ( it ) refer to         to the gun

30-" My father is not here .I'm afraid. He's gone to see the king."

Who said that ? To whom?     The guard's girl to Rassendyll and Sapt

31-Your father should have stayed here."

Who said that ? To whom?      Sapt to the guard's girl

Was Sapt angry as  the guard wasn't at the gate?  No , he was happy and relieved

32- But he told me not to open the gate for anyone,"

Who said that ? To whom?       The guard's girl to Rassendyll and Sapt

33-"Then you must give me the key to open it,"

Who said that ? To whom?       Sapt to the guard's girl

34- " Here's a form from the king himself. You can show it to your father."

Who said that ? To whom?       Sapt to the guard's girl

What was the form? It was the permit which Sapt signed as the king to pass the gate

35- "Now we must move quickly."

Who said that ? To whom?      Sapt to Rassendyll

36-" What do you think the Duke knows about our plan?"

Who said that ? To whom?  Rassendyll to Sapt

37-" Listen. I can hear something."

Who said that ? To whom?  Sapt to Rassendyll

What did Sapt hear?            He heard two men on two horses behind them

38-" We are lucky that the wind's blowing towards us so we can hear them."

Who said that ? To whom? Sapt to Rassendyll

39-" I think there're two horses. They are about two kilometres behind."

Who said that ? To whom?   Sapt to Rassendyll

40-"To the right's our road, to the left's the castle. Now. get off your horse."

Who said that ? To whom?  Sapt to Rassendyll

41- " Get off? But they will catch us!"

Who said that ? To whom?   Rassendyll to Sapt

42-"Do you want to see who they are?"

Who said that ? To whom?   Rassendyll to Sapt

43-"Yes,and where they are going,"

Who said that ? To whom?  Sapt to Rassendyll

44-"Here they come! Look , it's the Duke."

Who said that ? To whom? Sapt to Rassendyll

45-" Which way?"

Who said that ? To whom?  Duke Michael to Max Holf ( Johan's brother)

46- I think we should go to the castle where we can learn the truth."

Who said that ? To whom?  Max Holf to Duke Michael

47-"Why not the hunting lodge?"

 Who said that ? To whom? Duke Michael to Max Holf

48-"If all's well ,why go there? And if all isn't well , I fear it will be a trap."

Who said that ? To whom?  Max Holf to Duke Michael

What do you deduce from they fear of a trap?

 Michael's men told him that they had kidnapped the  king but he wasn't sure

49-" To Zenda , then."

Who said that ? To whom?  Duke Michael to Max Holf

50 –" So , he's had news that all's well"

Who said that ? To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

When did he said that?           After waiting silently for ten minutes among the trees.

51-"What does that mean?"

Who said that ? To whom?     Rassendyll to Sapt

52-" I wish I knew. It's a real puzzle."

 Who said that ? To whom?   Sapt to Rassendyll

53-" What did "All's well" mean? Was all well with the king?"

 Who said that ? To whom?                             Rassendyll to himself

54-" Look there! That's what I used to tie up the old woman ."

Who said that ? To whom?                              Sapt to Rassendyll

What did they look at ?                                   To the torn and dirty handkerchiefs

Who was the old woman?                              Johan's mother.

55-" So they found the old woman,"

Who said that ? To whom?                           Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

Who did they refer to ?                                  To Michael's guards

 Who was the old woman ?                           She was Johann's mother

56 – " I realized that when I saw the handkerchiefs."

Who said that ? To whom?                           Sapt to Rassendyll

What did he realise ?                    He realised that Michael's men had reached the place

57-"Where's Josef and the king?"

Who said that ? To whom?                       Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

58- "It’s not good news. I'm afraid he's dead,"

Who said that ? To whom?                       Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

Who is dead ?                                            Josef who was killed by Michael's guards

59- "No, the body's Josef. The king isn't there."

Who said that ? To whom?                        Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

60-" So they have got the king."            

Who said that ? To whom?                          Sapt to Rassendyll

Who  have got the king?                             Michael's men

61-"That's why they said that all's well. But when did they find out?"

Who said that ? To whom?                          Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

Who did " they " refer to ?                                 Michael and Max Holf

62-"Michael must have known all day,"

Who said that ? To whom?                      Sapt to Rassendyll

What did Michael knew?                       He knew that Rassendyll wasn't the real king

63-"What did he think when he met me then? He knew I wasn't the real king."

Who said that ? To whom?                      Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

64-" It doesn't matter what he thought then. What matters is what he thinks now."

Who said that ? To whom?                      Sapt to Rassendyll

65-" We must get back and collect every soldier in Strelsau. Michael will have to be 

        caught  before the king is killed"

Who said that ? To whom?                    Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

66-" Wait .We need to think. It must have been the old woman who told them"

Who said that ? To whom?                                      Sapt to Rassendyll

Who did the old woman tell what had happened?   Michael's men

67- If we hadn't escaped to Strelsau, we would have been killed."

Who said that ? To whom?                                    Sapt to Rassendyll

Who would have killed them?                             Michael's men

68-" Let's think about how we could worry him a bit more."

Who said that ? To whom?                      Sapt to Rassendyll

Who did they want to worry ?               Michael

69-" We'll get back to Strelsau.The king will be back in the capital again tomorrow."

Who said that ? To whom?                        Sapt to Rassendyll

What did the speaker mean ?   He meant that Rassendyll would continue to be king

70-"How is it possible if we don't know where he is?"

 Who said that ? To whom?                        Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

 Who did the speaker talk about ?               The real king

71-" We'll continue with the game we started. You have done a good job until now,"

Who said that ? To whom?                        Sapt to Rassendyll

What was the game ?                    Rassendyll pretended to be  the king of Ruritania

72-Do you mean you want me to be the king again?"

 Who said that ? To whom?                       Rassendyll to Colonel Sapt

                                         Find the mistake and correct it 

1 –People of the old town wanted Rassendyll to be their king.

2-People of the old town were wealthy.

3- Michael asked Sapt and the Marshall to stay back.

4- Rassendyll was a man with black hair and dark deep eyes.

5- Michael was surprised and deeply happy to see Rassendyll

6-During the wedding, Rassendyll do all the right things

7- Princess Flavia noticed that Rassendyll looked similar as he was more serious.

8- Rassendyll and Sapt had to go back to Strelsau to fetch the king.

9- Fritz looked worried when he saw a man from England.

10- To leave the palace without being seen ,Rassendyll went out though the front door.

11- The Duke of Strelsau was the king's cousin.

12- Sapt was happy when the king rode through the streets of the old part.

13- The coronation was important for the history of England.

14-The Marshal didn't like the king to be popular with people.

15-Sapt and Rassendyll left the palace through a tunnel in the wall.

16- There were three parts to the castle.              17-Two men were riding behind Sapt and Michael

18- The old woman was no longer in the room, she had died.

19- Fritz was found dead on the floor of the cellar.

20-The Duke's men had Rassendyll as a prisoner

21- Sapt would not kill the king as long as Rassendyll was in the Palace.

22-Michaelagreed to take the king's place for him.

23- If Rassendyll agreed to go back to Strelsau , the king would be killed.

24-  Sapt killed Josef , the servant of the king.

25-  When he saw the torn scarf , Sapt knew that the old woman disappeared.

26-Sapt said that there were four people coming behind us

27- To leave the city , one should have a form signed by the Duke

28- They found a son at the gate of the city.

29 – The girl told Sapt that her father went to see the Duke.

30-Duke Michael and Max Holf rode to the lodge

31-Sapt still held up his gun and was pointing it at the king

32-It must have been Josef who told them what have happened somehow

The Prisoner of Zenda  : Chapter four

pretending	متظاهرا	bandage	ضمادة	poisonous	سام
protest	يحتج على	breathless	مقطوع النفس	splendid	رائع
guilt	معصية - إثم	prisoner	سجين	honest	أمين
doubts	شكوك	duties	واجبات	fighter	محارب
surely	بالتأكيد	documents	مستندات	bad character	شخصية سيئة
madder	أكثر جنونا	accuse of	يتهم بـ	accent	لهجة
seconds	ثواني	admit	يقر بـ	special	خاص
moonlight	ضوء القمر	stalemate	مأزق - ورطة	bow	ينحني
spade	مجراف	foreigner	اجتبى	paintings	رسومات
evil	شرير – شر	secrets	أسرار	furniture	أثاث
gap	ثغرة - فجوة	distant	بعيد	enormous	ضخم
terrible pain	الم فظيع	mistake	غلطة - خطأ	guests	ضيوف
finger	إصبع	hide	يخفى	bite	يعض
brave	شجاع	feelings	مشاعر	serious	خطير

Questions with model answers

1-Why did Rassendyll see that returning to the capital was too dangerous?

a) It hadn't been easy to escape from Strelsau to the hunting lodge without being seen

b) The Duke and all his men knew where the real king was.

2-How did Sapt encourage him to continue pretending to be the king?

He told Rassendyll if he was a man, he could save the king .And told him that The Duke couldn't say anything without showing their guiltذنب   as they kidnapped the king.

3-Why did Sapt believe that they had got Michael and his men?

As Michael couldn't say that Rassendyll wasn't the real king as he had kidnapped the real king and killed his servant ( Josef ).

4-Show that Sapt was persuasive مقنع  cunning بارع/ ماكر and witذو دهاء  

a  )His plan to save the king was a success.

b )He managed to raise Rassendyll's fears and convinced him to continue his role

c) He handled every problem easily , intelligently and with great knoledge .

5-What other doubts did Rassendyll still have?

a- Someone in Strelsau would realize he wasn't the real king.

b- Princess Flavia thought that he had changed and she would realise his character

6-How did Sapt make Rassendyll overcome his doubts?

Sapt told Rassendyll it was a risk but the had to have a king in Strelsau or the city would belong to Michael within 24 hours. Rassendyll had to do it for Ruritania.

7-What would happen if the real king was already dead?

Rassendyll would stay king forever

8-Why would the presence of Rassendyll in Strelsau save the king's life?

Michael knew that if he killed the king , He would allow Rassendyll to stay king forever.

9-How did Rassendyll see Sapt's second plan to continue pretending as a king?

He saw that it was madder than the first plan which had been a success. But after listening to Colonel Sapt , he saw that it could work.

10-What did Sapt tell Rassendyll when he said that he was still worried ?

He said that anything was possible and asked Rassendyll to go with him to Strelsau so as not to

be caught if they stayed in the hunting lodge.

10- What did Sapt and Rassendyll see from the Hunting Lodge window?

They could see in the moonlight a big group of men coming down  the road from Zenda four were on horses , another four or five were walking.

11- Who were the men and what were they going to do?

They were Michael's men. They were carrying spade to hide their evil work. They wanted to bury Josef's body

12- Sapt and Rassendyll were too brave in the hunting Lodge. Illustrate

Although Sapt and Rassendyll  were only two , they decided to attack Michael's men.

13- Rassendyll was a very good Swordsman .Discuss.                             Rassendyll knocked one man off his horse, then hit another big man with his sword Rassendyll killed the two men.

14- How did Rassendyll escape from the men who were going to trap him?

Rassendyll rode quickly through the gap between the men towards the forest.

15- How was the 2^nd shot hurt Rassendyll?

While he was waving to Sapt, he was shot again and felt the pain in his finger.

16- How did Rassendyll think the men recognized him?

one of the men said" It's the king," before Rassendyll pushed him off his horse.

17- How was the farmer was kind to them?

 Rassendyll covered his face and the farmer let them rest and gave them food

18-When did they go back to Strelsau ?

 At nine o'clock when the sun was rising on a cold clear day

19- Why were the streets quiet at that time ?

Because the people were resting after the celebration. They saw almost no one.

20 – Who was Freyler?

He was one of Sapt's servants. Sapt said that he was a good servant.

21-What did Sapt tell Freyler about the king's finger?

The king caught his finger in a door and told Freyler to say nothing about that

22-How did they return to inside the palace?

Sapt put the key to the secret door and down the passage to the king's room

23-Why did Fritz bow to Rassendyll?

 He thought that the real king came back. Sapt laughed and said they could do it

24-Sapt was very cautious  when he heard a knock on thedoor.Explain.

Sapt told Rassendyll to sleep in his bedroom and to cover himself up.

25- Who was the visitor ? Why did he come to the palace?

He was a polite young gentleman and a  servant of Princess Flavia.

The Princess sent him to find out how the king was feeling after the coronation

26- What did Rassendyll tell  servant of  Princess Flavia?

He said," Send her my thanks and tell her that I have never felt better in my life.

27-What did Sapt tell Fritz about the real king?

He told him that Michael was holding the real king prisoner in the Castle of Zenda.

28- When did Rassendyll realize that the king's life was quite hard?

Sapt took three hours to tell him about the king's duties. But Sapt stayed with him to tell him what he ought to do and what he ought not to do as well as what to say to the important people  who had to meet .Rassendyll said " A pretend king's life was harder"

29- Why was Rassendyll worried when he met the French ambassador?

 Because he couldn't answer the ambassador's question but Sapt told him that he shouldn't worry as the real king wouldn't have been able to answer, either.

30- What did Fritz object to when Rassendyll asked Sapt if he could rest?

Fritz objected and told Rassendyll he couldn't take rest as he didn't want to waste any time and wanted to plan how to attack Michael..

31- What were Sapt and Rassendyll's opinions about Fritz's point of view ?

Sapt said," Let's take things slowly.' " We aren't going to do anything dangerous.Rassendyll said,"

If people find out who I am , I will fight with the Duke. But at this moment let's wait to see what the

Duke does."

32- According to Sapt , Why couldn't Michael kill the real king?

  If Michael killed the real king , Rassendyll would stay as king instead.

33- Why couldn't Michael accuse Rassendyll of pretending to be a king?

Michael couldn't accuse Rassendyll of anything because then people would know that he kidnapped the real king.

34-Why did Fritz describe the situation as a stalemateورطة . ?

As no one could do anything as they couldn't accuse Michael of kidnapping the king

35- What did half of Michael's six men were with him in Strelsau mean ?

That meant the other half were guarding the king so the king must have been alive.

36-Who were the six men?

 They were six special soldiers who Michael kept at his house at all times. They were completely loyal to Michael. They would do whatever Michael asked them to do. Three were from Ruritania and a Belgian ,a French and an English man

37- Who were the three with Michael in Strelsau?

The three foreigners : De Gautet ( French ),Bersonin ( Belgian) and Detchard ( English).

38- What was the bold and wise decision Rassendyll make ?

 Rassendyll decided to act as all real kings did – by keeping some secrets even from the people who could trust the most.

39- What was Rassendyll's plan to act as a real king?

 To make himself as popular as he could ,and say nothing bad about Michael to stop the poorer people of Strelsau from thinking badly of him ( He gained the real king popularity).

40- What did Rassendyll hope ?

 He hoped there wouldn't be a fight  and he could enjoy his game in Strelsau and something good 'd come from it. Michael wouldn't grow stronger while the game lasted.

41-How did Rassendyll begin his plan?

 He rode his horse through the park with Fritz and waved to everyone bowing to him.

42- How did he decide not to be a distant king?

He decided to be seen among his people to make them realise that he cared about them.

43- Why did Rassendyll stop while riding through the narrowest and oldest streets?

To buy flowers from a poor young girl with a gold coin.

44- What effect did that action have on the people?

That action attracted a lot of interest and soon hundreds of people were following him on his way to the home of Princess Flavia.

45- How was Rassendyll's visit to the Princess would help him?

The Princess was very popular and the people seemed very pleased that he had gone to see her. And if he had the support of the Princess , that could only help him.

Fritz thought it was a good idea to visit the princess so he went with him to visit her.

46-What was the princess guest room like?

 It was full of enormous mirrors, paintings and beautiful furniture.

47- Why did Rassendyll have to be careful when he talked to the Princess?

 As he needed the Princess to trust him, but he didn't want to say too much to her, or

she would realise he wasn't the real king.

48-What was the first thing the princess talked about with Rassendyll?

 The princess talked about the changes of his face.

49- " The nearer he is to me , the better." Has two different meanings. Discuss.

The Princess thought that the king ( Rassendyll )wanted to know what Michael was doing.

Rassendyll told her that Michael was his half brother and they needed to help and support each other. The princess looked at Rassendyll (the king ) strangely.

50- How did Rassendyll unknowingly make Michael angry ?

When Michael came to visit the princess, Rassendyll expected him to enter at once but Michael waited at the door to get the king's permission.

51- What did Rassendyll realise when he made Michael wait outside the door?

Rassendyll thought that he made a terrible mistake as he forgot some of the king's rules.

52-How did Rassendyll try to relieve Michael's anger ?

 He went to get him at once so he opened the door himself and greeted Michael.

53- What did Rassendyll tell Michael after that awkward situationموقف حرج ?

 Rassendyll apologized to Michael calling him his brother and added that he didn't know that he was waiting, otherwise he would have asked him sooner.

54-What did Rassendyll notice about Michael's feelings after that occasion ?

Michael didn't seem to be good at hiding his feelings, and he could see that Michael was angry with him. Michael was trying to pretend that he thought that he was the real king.

55- What did Rassendyll tell Princess Flavia and Michael about his injured hand?

He told them that an animal ( Michael ) had bitten him  and he added that if he gave him another chance to bite , it would be different.

56- What did Rassendyll say when the Princess asked why didn't he kill the animal?

He told her that they were waiting to see if his bite was poisonous.

57 – What would happen if the animal was poisonous?

     Rassendyll say that he would be knocked on the head.

58-. What did "But he might bite again," show?

It showed that Michael understood who was Rassendyll talking about and it also showed that Michael was threatening Rassendyll to be attacked again.

59- How did Rassendyll change the subject with Michael?

He told Michael how fine was his soldiers and thanked him for the splendid coronation.

60- When did Michael jump to his feet and angrily walked to the door?

When Rassendyll thanked him for the great time he had had at his hunting lodge.

61 – Who did Michael introduce to the pretend king ( Rassendyll)?

Michel introduced De Gautet .Bersonin and Detchard to Rassendyll .He told Rassendyll those gentlemen were the most loyal and honest of the king's servants were his friends.

62- Describe the three men of the famous six.

a) De Gautet was a tall, thin French man with straight hair.

b) Bersonin, the Belgian, who was large and about thirty years.

c)Detchard, the Englishman, who had a thin face, strong shoulders and very short hair .He looked like a good fighter and a bad character.

63- How did Rassendyll speak to Detchard? How was this scene comic?

He spoke to him in English with a pretend foreign accent but Detchard  and all the six men knew his secret. Rassendyll thought how dangerous the six men were.

Quotations with model answers

1-" You are mad. The plan is too dangerous."

Who said that ?To whom?        Rassendyll to Sapt.

On what occasion was it said? When Sapt asked Rassendyll to pretend to be king again

2-" Listen, If you are a man , you can save the king. Go back and pretend to be him"

 Who said that ?To whom?       Sapt to Rassendyll.

3- "But the Duke knows where the real  king is and all his men know!"

 Who said that ?To whom?      Rassendyll to Sapt

 Where was the real king  ?  The real king was locked in the castle of Zenda.

4-" Listen! We have got them! They can't say anything without showing their guilt."

 Who said that ?To whom?            Sapt to Rassendyll.

 Who did the speaker talk about?  About Michael and his men

5-" Surely someone in Strelsau will realise I'm not the real king."

 Who said that ?To whom?        Rassendyll to Sapt.

 Who was that someone? Why?  Princess  Flavia   She realised  his change

6-"Of course it's a risk but we must have a king in Strelsau."

Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

 What was the risk?    Playing the role of the real king after Michael knew the truth

7- "If the real king's already dead, then you shall stay king!"

 Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

8- "I don't think they will do anything to him if you 're in the capital."

 Who said that ?To whom?        Sapt to Rassendyll.

 Who did " him " refer to?           The real king ( Rudolf Elphberg )

9- "Let's go to Strelsau.We'll be caught if we stay here."

  Who said that ?To whom?               Sapt to Rassendyll.

   Where did they when he said that?  In the hunting lodge in the forest

10-" Good man! I'll go and get the horses."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt and Rassendyll

11-"Look out of the window."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt and Rassendyll

12-"We should make sure that some of those evil men join Josef."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to Sapt

13-"As a soldier, I have had a lot of fights like this. I'll show you what to do."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt and Rassendyll

14- " Go and get the body."

       Who said that ?To whom?     One of Michael's men to the others

15- " Well done! That was very brave. Do you think they saw who you were?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt and Rassendyll

16- Yes, one of them said" It's the king," before I pushed him of his horse."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to Sapt

17-"Good!That will give Michael something to worry about."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt and Rassendyll

18- "Is all well, sir?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt's servant ( Freyler ) to Sapt

19-" But the king's hurt?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt's servant ( Freyler ) to Sapt

20-" He caught his finger in a door. Now remember, say nothing about this."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to his servant ( Freyler )

21- All young men like to ride their horses now and then. Why not the king?"

     Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to his servant ( Freyler )

22- Freyler's a good servant, but sometimes it's best not to trust even the best of men."

     Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

23-'My king, you're safe! I'm so pleased.'

     Who said that ?To whom?     Fritz to Rassendyll

      What did the speaker? Why?  He bowed   He thought Rassendyll the real king.

24-" Even Fritz thinks you are the real king." I think we can do it."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

25- "But  what's happened to your hand? Are you hurt?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Fritz to Rassendyll

26-"It's nothing serious. What's more important is what we have to tell you."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to Fritz

27-" What is it? Where is the real king?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Fritz to Rassendyll and Sapt

28- " Be quiet. Don't speak so loudly .People will hear us."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Fritz

29-"Quick! Go into the bedroom. Cover yourself up so people think you are sleep."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

30-" Send her my thanks, and tell her that I've never felt better in my life."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to the princess's servant

31-"The king's had a good long sleep,"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to the servant of Princess Flavia.

32-"Tell me, is the king dead?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll.

33-"We don't think so , but Duke Michael hold him prisoner."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to Fritz

34-"Rest?No! we must not waste any time!Shouldn't we plan how to attack Michael?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Fritz to Rassendyll and Sapt

35-"Let's take things slowly. We are not going to do anything dangerous."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Fritz

36-" So aren't we going to do anything?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Fritz to Rassendyll and Sapt

37-I'll fight with the Duke but let's wait to see what he does."

       Who said that ?To whom?    Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz

38-" He can't accuse Rassendyll, of anything."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Fritz and Rassendyll

39- And we can't accuse him in public without admitting that I'm not the real king."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz

40-"So no one can do anything! It's a stalemate!"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll

41-"But wait. Half of Michael's six men are in Strelsau with the Duke."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Fritz to Sapt and Rassendyll

42-" That means the king must be alive"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Fritz and Rassendyll

43-"Excuse me, but who are the six men?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to Sapt and Fritz

44-"They will do whatever Michel asks them to do."

       Who said that ?To whom?             Sapt to Rassendyll and Fritz

45-Would they try to kill me?

       Who said that ?To whom?            Rassendyll to Sapt

      Who would try to kill Rassendyll? The six famous men

46-"Without a doubt. Which three are here in Strelsau?"

       Who said that ?To whom?        Sapt to Rassendyll and Fritz

Which three were in Strelsau?    The three foreigners ( De Gautet-Bersonin-Detchard)

47-" So they weren't the men we saw at the hunting lodge,"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to Sapt

48-" I wish they were. because then there'd only be four of them not six of them ."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Sapt to Rassendyll

49-"You have completely changed since you became king , sir."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Princess Flavia to Rassendyll ( the king )

50-"I'm proud to do so. But I think your face has changed."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Princess Flavia to Rassendyll ( the king )

51-" That's good. The nearer he is to me the better."

       Who said that ?To whom?            Rassendyll to the Princess.

       Who did the speaker talk about?  About Michael

52-"Do you want him to be near so that you know what he is doing."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Princess Flavia to Rassendyll ( the king )

53-"We need to help and support each other."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to the Princess.

54-"It's him. He's coming  here now."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Princess Flavia to Rassendyll ( the king )

55-"What do you mean? How am I making him angry?"

       Who said that ?To whom?     Rassendyll to the Princess

56-"He's been waiting outside the room for a long time."

       Who said that ?To whom?     Princess Flavia to Rassendyll ( the king )

57- How funny you are! No one can enter without your permission."

       Who said that ?To whom?    Princess Flavia to Rassendyll ( the king )

58-"Brother,I'm so sorry. I didn't know you were waiting."

       Who said that ?To whom?   Rassendyll to Duke Michael

59-"Yes. An animal bit me."

      a)  Who said that ? To whom?                       Rassendyll to Duke Michael 

      b)Which animal did the speaker mean?        Michael and his men.

     c) Did the addressee ( Michael ) understand that hintتلميح ?    Yes , he did

60-'Is there any danger from the bite?"

     Who said that ?To whom?    Princess Flavia to Rassendyll ( the king )

61-"Not from this, but if I gave him the chance to bit again , it would be different."

     Who said that ?To whom?            Rassendyll to the Princess

      Who did the word him refer to ?  it referred to the animal ( Michael )

      Did he deserve to be called an animal?  Yes. As he wanted to kill his brother

62-"No.We are waiting to see if his bite's poisonous."

     Who said that ?To whom?   Rassendyll to the Princess

     Whose bite did the speaker talk about ?  The bite of the animal ( Michael )

     Was it really a bite ?  No, it was a bullet of a gun which was shot by Michael's men

63-" He will be knocked on his head."

       Who said that ? To whom?       Rassendyll to Duke  Michael

       Who will be hit ?                     Duke Michael will be hit by Rassendyll

       What did these words mean?   They meant that Rassendyll defied the Duke.

64-"But he might bite again."

       Who said that ? To whom?         The Duke to Rassendyll

       What did these words mean?     They meant that the Duke threatened Rassendyll

65"Three of my friends would very much like to meet you."

       Who said that ?To whom?      The Duke to Rassendyll

       Who were these men ?          The three foreigner of the famous six.

      Why did the speaker introduce them to the addressee?  To frighten him.

66-"These gentlemen are the most loyal and honest of the king's servants."

       Who said that ?To whom?    The Duke to Rassendyll

        Who were the gentlemen?   The three foreigner of the famous six.

         Were they really loyal to the king ?   No, they were loyal to Duke Michael only.

67-"I'm very pleased to meet them all."

       Who said that ?To whom?    Rassendyll to the Duke and his three men

Was the speaker really pleased?  No , he hated to meet them as they were criminals

Find the mistake and correct it

1- Rassendyll's head was hit by a bullet.

2- Sapt bowed to Rassendyll thinking that he was the real king.

3- Michael's men came to the lodge with guns to bury Josef's body.

4-Antoinette thought that the king had already changed.

5- Michael had killed the real king                                    6- Freyler was a prince to Sapt

7- Sapt's plan was too safe                                                8-It was unnecessary to have a king in Strelsau

9-Michael's men wanted to burn Josef's body

10-Sapt and Rassendyll took revenge for killing the Duke

11- Rassendyll escaped through a wall between the men

12- Rassendyll covered his face when they rested at a soldier's farm

13- The farmer was cruel to them                                 14- The streets of the town was very busy

15- Princess Flavia sent her brother to the king          16-The famous six were loyal to the king

17- As Michael left three of the famous six at Zenda,the real king must have been dead

18- All the famous six were foreigners.  

19- People of England wanted the king to marry the Princess

20- Michael was happy when Rassendyll let him wait

21- Rassendyll told the Princess that he was bitten by an owl

22- Michael told Rassendyll that the animal would try to reward him again

23- Rassendyll said that he would knock the animal on his back.

24-Part of Rassendyll's plan was to make the Duke as popular as he could

25- The Princess was hated by the people                     26- Detchard was a French man

27-Rassendyll couldn't sign documents because of his damaged leg.