Chapter 5
Sapt brought news that the King was at the castle. Do you think Rassendyll was interested in that news?
How did Sapt make sure that the King was still alive?
Why do you think Rassendyll wanted to leave for Zenda as soon as possible?
Why do you think Sapt rejected Rassendyll's idea of going to Zenda?
What do you think the advantages Michael would have by killing the King?
Mention some of Rassendyll's responsibilities in Ruritania as a King.
Why do you think Antoinette sent a letter to Rassendyll?
Why did Sapt suspect Antoinette's real intention to send that letter?
Why do you think Sapt rejected Rassendyll's idea of going to the summer house?
Why do you think Rassendyll insisted on going to the summer house?
Why do you think Antoinette wanted to help Rassendyll in the summer house?
Why did Antoinette want Rassendyll to leave the summer house at once?
Antoinette couldn't complete telling Rassendyll how to find the King. Give a reason.
Why do you think Michael offered Rassendyll a big sum of money on Detchard's tongue?
How do you think Rassendyll's fight with Michael's men in the summer house was funny?
How do you think the small iron table in the summer house was helpful to Rassendyll?
Rassendyll gained so much experience from pretending to be a king. Discuss.
How did Rassendyll play a trick on Michael's men in the summer house?
Antoinette's description of the summer house was useful for saving Rassendyll. Illustrate.
Rassendyll's fighting skills helped him in the summer house. Do you think so?
Do you think the information in report from the chief of police was interesting to Rassendyll?
Why do you think the people of Strelsau were unhappy as the King did not marry the Princess?
Why do you think a ball was planned to the princess in the palace?
Why was Rassendyll against asking the Princess to marry him?
Do you think Rasendyll was fair and just? Why?
How do you think Rassendyll made a mistake while talking with the Princess during the ball?
Telling the Princess that when he was younger he thought he didn't need to worry about society, Rassendyll made a mistake. Do you think it was really a mistake?
Why do you think that Rassendyll wanted to tell Princess Flavia that he is not the real King?
Why do you think that Sapt stopped Rassendyll telling Princess Flavia who he really was?
Rassendyll was about to tell Flavia the truth. Do you think it was the right decision?
Why do you think Sapt was angry with Rassyndyll during the ball?
Rassendyll realized that his game had gone too far to go back. Do you agree?
Rassendyll could arrange for killing the Duke and the real King. Say why.
Why did Rassendyll make a decision to go to Zenda as fast as possible?
Why do you think Rassendyll wanted to see Flavia before going to Zenda?
Why do you think Michael invited Flavia to visit him in Zenda?
Why do you think Antoinette sent a letter to Flavia?
Why do you think Antoinette wanted to warn Flavia from Michael?
Why do you think Antoinette called Rassendyll 'the leader' in her letter to Flavia?
How do you think Rassendyll tried to ensure Flavia's safety during his absence?
Why do you think the Marshal was chosen to look after Flavia while the King was away?
Why do you think the pretended king (Rassendyll) had to communicate with the Marshal constantly while he was in Zenda?
Who do you think would be the suitable ruler of Ruritania if it became sure the King was dead?