Chapter 8
Why do you think Rassendyll wished he had the keys to the King's room?
Why did Antoinette call for Michael's help before the appointed time?
Why do you think Rupert wanted to punish Antoinette?
Why do you think Rupert called Johann a spy?
Why do you think Rassendyll was worried about Johann when there was a fight in the mansion?
Why do you think Rassendyll was sure Rupert would be caught during the fight in the mansion?
Why do you think Rupert jumped out of the window into the moat?
Why do you think De Gautet came out of the castle?
Killing De Gautet made it easily for Rassendyll to save the King. Explain why?
Detchard said, "We mustn't kill him yet or there'll be trouble." What do you think the trouble would be if they killed the King then?
Why do you think Rassendyll killed both De Gautet and Bersonin?
When do you think Detchard understood there was danger in the castle?
Why do you think Detchard closed the door of the King's room fast?
How do you think the King was in real danger then?
Why do you think Rassendyll expected to see the King had already been killed?
The king owed his life to the doctor. Explain why.
Why did Detchard kill the doctor?
How far was Detchard a fierce fighter?
By killing Detchard, the King became safe. How far do you agree?
Why do you think Rupert returned again to the mansion?
Why do you think the servant didn't obey Michael's orders and didn't put down their weapons?
How do you think Rupert jumped into the moat once again instead of fighting with Antoinette?
Antoinette tried to kill Rupert. Give a reason.
Why do you think Rassendyll went behind Rupert instead of staying with the King to help him?
Do you think Rupert knew that the castle was being attacked by Rassendyll then?
Why do you think Rupert was surprised when he saw the rope which Rassendyll used to get down the moat?
Why do you think Rassendyll could not swim fast to catch up with Rupert?
Why do you think Rupert needed to get a horse while escaping into the forest?
Why do you think Rupert asked Rassendyll about what he had done in the castle?
Why do you think Rassendyll didn't follow Rupert's plan?
Why do you think Rupert ride away instead of fighting Rassendyll when Fritz arrived?
Fritz's arrival saved Rassendyll from a certain death. Do you agree? How?
Rassendyll's prophecy about the way of saving the King came true. Discuss.
Why do you think the boy who Rupert had taken his horse was looking surprisingly?
Michael invited Antoinette to go to Ruritania. Give a reason.
Antoinette's first impression of Michael was favourable. Discuss.
What do you think made Antoinette change her feelings towards Michael?
How do you think Antoinette showed her rejection to Michael's evil plans?
Why do you think Antoinette decided to help Rassendyll?
How do you think Michael tricked Antoinette?
Michael didn't want Antoinette to leave the castle. Say why.
How do you think Antoinette could keep in touch with Rassendyll?
Rassendyll was lucky that Antoinette was locked in the castle. Discuss.
Antoinette played a great role in most of the events. Discuss.
Why do you think Johann couldn't open the front door for Sapt and his men?
Why do you think they covered the King's face while carrying him to the mansion?
What story was told to the people of Strelsau about the prisoner of Zenda?
Why do you think Flavia wanted to go to Zenda despite all dangers?
What do you think Rassendyll to hide wanted on seeing Flavia's coach on the way to the castle?
Rassendyll was similar to the King in many respects. Illustrate.
Why do you think the King wanted Rassendyll to go with him to Strelsau?
Why do you think Sapt objected to the idea of Rassendyll's going to Strelsau with the King?
How did Rassendyll give the King a useful lesson?
What was Rassendyll's opinion about working with Jacob in Ruritania?
Why would it be a ridiculous thing if Rassendyll accepted his job in Ruritania?
What lesson did Rassendyll learn from his adventure in Ruritania?