chapter one C

Question 1

“Why should I do anything?”
1- Who said these words to whom?

2- When did the speaker say these words?

3- Why doesn’t Rudolf the speaker work?.

Answer 1

1. • Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to Rose, his brother’s wife
2. He said these words when Rose wanted to know when he was going to do
   something
3. Because he has nearly enough money to do anything he wants to, and he enjoys
   an important position in society

Question 2

“But you’ve done nothing except…”

1- Who said these words to whom?
2- What did the speaker blame the addressed person for?
3- What was the addressed person’s reaction?

Answer 2

1. Rose Rassendyll said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2. • She blamed him for being lazy and not doing anything useful.
3. • He said he was lazy but he was a member of the Rassendyll family and our family didn’t need to do things.

Question 3

3- “She’s angry because she thinks I don’t do anything.”

1- Who said these words to whom?
2- Where were they?
3- When did the speaker say these words?

Answer 3

1. • Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to his brother, Robert.
2. • They were in the dinning room.
3. • He said these words when Robert asked his wife what the matter was.

Question 4

“He also realises his position in society has responsibilities. You only see opportunities in yours.”

1- Who said these words to whom?

3- What was the addressed person’s reply?
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Answer 4

1. • Rose said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2. She was talking about the difference between her husband and Rudolf.
3. He said that opportunities are responsibilities.

Question 5

“Good, because I have some news for you”

1- Who said this to whom?
2- What was the good news the speaker had?
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3- What was the addressed person‟s reaction?
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Answer 5

1. • Rose said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2. Sir Jacob Borrodaile was going to be an ambassador and he wanted Rudolf Rassendyll to work for him.
3. He agreed to take the job offered to him.

Question 6

“He’s going to be an ambassador in six months’ time, and he says he’s happy for you to work for him.”

1-Who said these words to whom?
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2-Who is the speaker talking about?

3-Did the addressed person accept that offer? Why / Why not?

Answer 6

1. Rose said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll
2. She is talking about Sir Jacob Borrodaile
3. Yes, he did because the job sounded interesting.

Question 7

7-“ If in six months’ time I’m in a position to take this job, then I’ll certainly say yes.”
1- Who said these words to whom?
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2- Why did the speaker accept the job?
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3- What did the speaker decide to do during the six months before starting his new job?
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Answer 7

1. Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to Rose
2. Because the job sounded interesting
3. He decided to visit Ruritania to attend the coronation of King Rudolf the Fifth

Question 8

“Yes, indeed. Writing a book’s the best way to get into politics”
1- Who said this to him?

2- When did the speaker say this sentence?

Answer 8

1. • Robert Rassendyll said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2. • The speaker said this sentence when Rudolf said he was going to write a book about social problems in the country.
3. He wrote a book about his journey to Ruritania.

Answer 9

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Question 10

“I don’t think he likes being only a Duke.”
1- Who said these to whom?
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2- Who were they talking about?

3- Why didn’t he like being only a Duke?

Answer 10

1. George Featherly said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll
2. • They were talking about the Duke of Strelsau.-
3. Because he wished he were the king.

Question 11

“You have an important person to travel with.”
1- Who said these words to whom?
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2- Who was that important person?
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3- What was that person travelling?
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Answer 11

1. George Featherly said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2. Antoinette de Mauban.
3. She was travelling to Ruritania.

Question 12

-“He’s always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people, so people like
him.”
1- Who said this to whom?
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2- Who is the person talking about?

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3- What more does the speaker think about the person?
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Answer 12

1. The owner of the inn said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.-
2. Duke Michael
3. She wished the Duke was the new King and not his brother and that many people
   also wanted the same thing

Question 13

“He’s almost a stranger.”
1- Who said this to whom?
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2- Who were they talking about?
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3- Why was that person “almost a stranger”?
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Answer 13

1. The owner of the inn said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2. They were talking about the King of Ruritania.
3. Because he had been abroad for most of his life and not many people even knew what he looked like.

Question 14

-“How do you know the King has red hair?”
1- Who said these words to whom?
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2- Who told the daughter that the king has red hair?
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3- How did the addressed person know that the king had red hair ?
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Answer 14

1. The old woman said these words to her daughter.
2. Johann, the Duke’s servant.
3. He’s seen the King at the hunting lodge.”

Question 15

15-“I don’t know if you can be good friends if you want the same thing.”
1- Who said these words to whom?
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2- What did the speaker mean by these words?
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3- According to the addressed person, who had the right to that thing?

Answer 15

1. The old woman said these words to Rudolf Rassendyll.
2. She meant that both the King and the Duke wanted to be King of Ruritania, so they could be enemies, not friends
3. • Rassendyll thought it was the older brother’s right to become king.

Question 16

16-“This gentleman’s come to our country to see the coronation.”
1- Who said these words to whom?
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2- Who did the speaker mean by “this gentleman”?
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3- Whose coronation was going to take place?
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Answer 16

1. The owner of the inn said these words to Johann
2. She meant Rudolf Rassendyll.
3. The coronation of Rudolf the Fifth, king of Ruritania was going to take place.

Question 17

17-“Perhaps we are alike then because I like to have an easy life, too!”
1-Who said these words to whom?
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2-Where did this conversation take place?

Answer 17

1. • Rudolf Rassendyll said these words to Fritz-
2. It took place in the forest, near the Castle of Zenda.
3. They both had red hair. They both liked to live well. They both looked like identical twins.