Chapter 3
Why do you think Rassendyll was worried when he saw Antoinette de Mauban?
Why do you think did Antoinette did not cry out that was not the King?
Why do you think the Marshal gave his men an order to get into the old part of the town during the procession?
The King’s companions had different attitudes towards his visit to the old town alone during the procession. Discuss.
People in the old part showed different attitudes towards the King. Why do you think so?
Why do you think Sapt was worried when the pretended king (Rassndyll) insisted on riding through the old town alone?
People in the old part supported Michael. Do you agree? Give reasons.
Why do you think people in the new part of the town were pro- the King?
Why do you think Rassendyll insisted on riding through the streets of the old part alone?
Why do you think Rassendyll felt confident during the coronation?
Why do you think Rassendyll felt worried when Lord Topham came to greet him?
How do you think Rassendyll was lucky when Lord Topham from England came to greet him?
How far was it difficult for people to know that Rassendyll was not the real King?
Why do you think Michael’s face turn white when he saw the pretended king (Rassendyll)?
Did Michael realise that this was not the real king? How do you know?
Why do you think Michael was angry when he congratulated the King?
According to Fritz Michael would not like the King to be popular with his people. Why do you think so?
How do you think Rassendyll acted like a real King after the coronation?
Why do you think Flavia was surprised when she heard what the pretended king did in the old town?
Why do you think it was important for Fritz to stay in the King’s bedroom while Sapt and Rassendyll went to Zenda?
How do you think Fritz was ready to sacrifice his life for the king? Why do you think so?
Sapt and Rassendyll had to leave the city at once after the coronation. Do you agree? Why?
It was not easy for anyone to leave Strelsau after the coronation. Illustrate.
Why do you think Rassendyll refused to sign the form himself?
Sapt and Rassendyll left the palace through a secret passage after the coronation. Do you think there was any other way to leave the palace?
Why do you think Rassendyll and Sapt left the palace secretly?
Why do you think Sapt gave Rassendyll a big coat and hat to wear before leaving the palace?
Why do you think Rassendyll remained low on the horse after leaving the palace?
Why do you think the city gates were closed after the coronation?
The girl, at the city gates, refused to open them at first. Say why.
Why do you think girl's father ordered her not to open the gate for anyone?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll stoped many times during their journey to Zenda?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll rode their horses fast when they heard horses following them?
Why do you think Sapt stopped at the fork on the road to Zenda?
Why do you think the Duke and Max were going to Zenda?
“I think we should go to the castle where we can learn the truth.” Which truth do you think Max wanted to know?
“If all is well, why go there.” What do you think Max meant by such words?
“And if all isn’t well, I fear there’ll be a trap.” What do you think there refers to? Who do you think could set a trap there?
Why do you think Sapt did not kill Michael although it was easy for him to do so?
Sapt and Rassendyll were surprised on reaching the hunting lodge. Discuss.
Sapt thought it must have been the old woman who told Michael’s men about what had happened in the hunting lodge. Do you agree? Why?
How do you think Josef met his end?
Who do you think came to the hunting lodge during the coronation, kidnaped the King, Killed Josef and set the old woman free?
Where do you think Michael’s men moved the King?
Why do you think Michael’s men killed Josef?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll had to leave the hunting lodge soon after finding out the King was kidnapped?
Rassendyll had to play the role of the King after locking him in the castle. Give reasons.
When do you think Rassendyll understood what the message ‘all is well’ meant?
Why do you think Rassendyll wanted to get back and collect every soldier in Strelsau?
According to Sapt Michael was worried. Why do you think he was worried?
Sapt’s planed that Rassendyll would go back to Strelsau and continue the game they started. What is your opinion of this plan? If you were Rassendyll would you accept it?
What do you think would happen if Rassendyll didn't get back to the palace in Strelsau?
Sapt was a well-organized and wise man who served the King well. Discuss.