Important Questions of " The Prisoner of Zenda"

 

The Prisoner of Zenda

(Important Questions)

1.      Give a comparison between Elphberg and Rassendyll.

2.      By whom and why was Rassendyll forced to impersonate the king of Ruritania?

3.      Why could Duke Michael not succeed in his conspiracy to become the king of Ruritania?

4.      Describe briefly ‘The Coronation Ceremony’ of Rudolf Rassendyll.

5.      Who was the prisoner of Zenda? Why was he imprisoned?

6.      Where was King Rudolf Elphberg imprisoned? Name the person deputed to look after him.

7.      Describe the importance of ball. / What is a ‘Ball’? State its importance in the novel.

8.      Why did Madam de Maubaun not want Black Michael to ascend the throne? / Why did Madam de Maubaun help Rassendyll?

9.      What role did Madam de Maua perform in the story of ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’?

10.  Throw the light on the contents and significance of Mauban’s letter toFlavia.

11.  How did Rassendyll defend himself in the summer house? / describe any important incident of the novel ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’.

12.  Which incident do you enjoy the most in the novel, ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ and why?

13.  How did Flavia learn the truth about Rudolf Rassendyll and what was her reaction?

14.  Rupert is a dashing daredevil. Comment.

15.  Describe two distinguishing qualities of Col. Sapt’s character.

16.  Why do you like Rudolf Rassendyll? Give reasons.

17.  Princess Flavia has been portrayed as an ideal heroine

18. Who deserves to be the king of Ruritania Why?

19.  Madam Mauban Played a magnificent role in the novel "The Prisoner of Zenda." comment.

20.  What was the attitude of Black Michael toward Rassendyll in the Coronation Ceremony?

21.  Who persuaded Rassendyll to impersonate and why?

22.  Madam de Mauban betrayed Black Michael rightly. Discuss with the reference of the novel "The Prisoner of Zenda."

23.  "Say, I am Christian or say I am jealous. May God shall I see him marry her." Define.

24.  Briefly describe that the wisdom and loyalty of Colonel Sapt saved the thrown of Ruritania.

25.  Why could Black Michael not expose the real identity of the imposter?

26.  Describe the scene of coronation ceremony?

27.  Describe briefly how Flavia sacrificed her love for the sake of her country?

28.  How did Rassendyll save the life of the king and crown for Ruritania?

29.  How is the last meeting of Rassendyll and Flavia striking? Discuss.

30.  Describe Rassendyll's last attempt to release the King. Or Describe the last affray in Zenda.

31.  How was Black Michael killed?

32.  Descibe morganatic marriage?