Chapter 2
Why do you think Rassendyll and the King were speechless on looking at each other?
Do you think the King might be angry because Rassendyll looked exactly like him? Why?
What do you think Michael would feel if he saw the King and Rassendyll together?
Why do you think both Sapt and Fritz's objected to Rassendyll's going to Strelsau?
What do you think the problem that might happen if Rassendyll went to Stresau during the coronation?
The King welcomed the newcomer warmly when they first met in the forest. Show how.
Why do you think the King had to go to bed early?
Why do you think the King insisted to eat well despite Sapt’s warning?
Fritz and Sapt felt worried when the King started to eat. Illustrate.
How do you think Michael prepared a clever plan to dominate the King before the coronation?
The king was completely dominated by Michael in Zenda. Illustrate.
Why do you think Michael ordered the cakes should be given to the King?
Why do you think Sapt had to throw water over Rassendyll to wake him up?
Why do you think it was impossible to wake the King up in the morning of coronation day?
Rassendyll was less comatose than the King. Say why.
The King was in a bad condition just before the coronation. Explain.
Why do you think it would be useless to fetch a doctor to save the King?
Rassendyll thought the King was poisoned. Do you agree? Why?
The Duke's illegal ambitions made him a criminal. Do you agree? Why?
What do you think the harm would the King have in case of his absence the coronation?
How do you think Michael would benefit from the King's absence during the coronation?
How do you think Sapt made use of the likeness between Rassendyll and the King?
Why did Rassendyll think it would be impossible for him to replace the King?
It was possible for Rassendyll to replace the King. Say why.
Regardless of the resemblance in appearance, Rassendyll succeeded in playing the King’s role which needed special skills. Illustrate.
The coronation plan was a dangerous one. Illustrate.
At first, Rassendyll was against Sapt’s suggestion to replace the King during the coronation. Explain why.
Notwithstanding the cunning plan, Michael failed to seize the throne. Discuss.
Why do you think the coronation was considered a unique event?
Why do you think it was important to hide the King in the hunting lodge?
Why do you think Johann's mother was locked in the cellar with the King?
At what time do you think it be possible to fetch the King from Zenda? Why?
Why do you think Fritz would guard the King’s bedroom in the palace after the coronation?
Why do you think it would be important for Rassendyll to leave the country immediately after the coronation?
Why do you think it was important for the group to leave the hunting lodge before Michael's men arrived?
When do you think Michael would realize that they knew his plan?
How do you think the kind of information Sapt toll Rassendyll about the King was helpful?
Why do you think Rassendyll felt nervous before reaching Strelsau train station?
“God save both Kings” said Sapt. What do you think he meant by both Kings?
When the pretended King (Rassendyll) arrived at the train station he asked to have his breakfast. Do you think he was really hungry? Why do you think he asked so?
Why do you think Rassendyll became less nervous after meeting the Marshal?
What do you think the attitude of the people of the new part towards the new King was? Why?
The people of the old part of Strelsau didn't want the King to be crowned. Say why.
The people of the old part had much confidence in Michael. Illustrate.
The life, led by the people of the new part of Stretsau wasn't the same as that of the old part. Explain.
There were social and local divisions in Strelsau. Explain.
Why do you think Rassendyll had the feeling he was a real King?
On his way to the coronation, Rassedyll did something that wasn’t expected from the real King. Illustrate.
What made Rassendyll think that Antoinette would say that he was not the real King?