Chapter 6
How far do you think Rassendyll trusted Marshal Strakencz?
How do you think the Marshal could keep the future of Ruritania safe?
The Duke's mother wasn't royal. How do you think this might have affected his position?
Do you think the Duke was keen to marry Princess Flavia? Why?
Why do you think the pretended King (Rassendyll) was keen on writing down his agreement with the Marshal?
Why do you think the pretended King (Rassendyll) told the Marshal that his finger still hurt?
Why do you think it was important for the pretended King (Rassendyll) to see Princess Flavia before leaving to Zenda?
According to Flavia, what was the king blamed for?
The Princess said, “So you'd prefer to hunt animals than do your duties in the capital?” What do these words show about the Princess?
Why do you think the pretended King (Rassendyll) told the Princess about the real reason for going to Zenda?
Why do you think the pretended King (Rassendyll) asked the Princess to be the Queen if he didn't come back from Zenda?
How do you think Flavia showed her patriotism?
Why do you think the Princess agreed to be the Queen if the King didn't return from Zenda?
Why do you think Rassendyll needed ten brave men and loyal men in his trip to Zenda?
How do you think the ten men were convinced to go to Zenda?
Three of Michael's men visited the Tarlenheim house as soon as the group arrived. What do you think the significance of their visit was?
Do you think Michael really had a serious illness? So why Rupert really told Rassendyll that?
Why do you think Rupert's speech with Rassendyll in the country house was formal and polite?
Why do you think Rassendyll and his group chose the Tarlenheim house to stay in?
Why do you think Rassendyll went to the inn in Zenda as soon as he arrived?
Why do you think Rassendyll's journey with Fritz to the inn was dangerous?
The innkeeper's daughter realized Rassendyll as the King. Why do you think so?
Why do you think the girl in the inn apologized to the pretended King (Rassendyll)?
Do you think that the innkeeper’s daughter was right to apologize to Rassendyll (the pretend king) although she wasn’t mistaken? Why?
Why do you think Rassendyll wanted to meet Johann?
Why do you think Sapt was waiting impatiently in the country house?
Why do you think one of Rassendyll's men (Bernenstein) was shot in the woods?
Why do you think Rupert visited the country house the following day?
Michael tried to tempt Rassendyll with money twice. Illustrate.
Rupert showed no sign of fear and rode straight up to Rassendyll carrying a message from the Duke. Explain.
Michael daren't say in public that Rassendyll wasn't the real king. Give a reason.
Although the Duke's offer was generous, Rassendyll refused it. Why do you think so?
Sapt said that Rupert was the worst criminal of Michael's men. How do you think this came true?
How do you think Rupert committed a hostile action against Rassendyll in front of the country house?
Do you agree that Rupert was a man of no principles? Why?
Why do you think Johann was happy when he went to meet Rassendyll in the country house?
Why do you think Johann was afraid of Michael?
How far do you think Johann could be useful for Rassendyll?
Michael prepared clever plans if the castle was attacked. Illustrate.
Why do you think it would be impossible to find the King in the castle?
The real king could easily be killed and his body could quickly be hidden. Discuss.
Why do you think a pipe was fixed on the window of the King's room?
Why do you think Rassendyll and Sapt became very worried after meeting Johann?
Why do you think that Rassendyll's pulse quickened at the thought of being king forever?
Dou you think that Rassendyll could have been king forever? Why?
Do you think that Rassendyll wants to be King forever? Why/Why not?
Why do you think Johann called everyone in the castle was a criminal, except the King?
Why do you think Rassendyll asked Johann not to tell anyone who the prisoner was?
Why do you think Sapt began to lose hope for saving the king after meeting Johann?
What do you think Rassendyll might have done if Johann had refused to work as a spy?
According to Rassendyll, What were the two ways by which the king could come out of Zenda alive?