Chapter 4
Why do you think Sapt wanted Rassendyll to stay King?
Do you think Sapt’s plan to let Rassendyll stay king was too dangerous? Why?
Why do you think Michael would not say that Rassendyll was not the real King?
Why do you think Michael would not dare to kill the real king?
Why do you think Rassendyll was doubtful about the success of Sapt’s plan?
Princess Flavia noticed that the King had changed. Do you think this could affect Sapt’s plan?
According to Sapt, it was necessary to have a king in Strelsau. Do you know why?
Sapt suggested if the real King was dead, Rassendyll would stay as a king. Do you think this was possible?
There was a remote possibility that Michael would kill the kidnapped king. Say why?
Why do you think Michael’s men came to the hunting lodge with spades?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll wanted to kill some of the men who were coming to the hunting lodge?
Rassendyll’s scape from Michael’s men at the hunting lodge was not easy. Do you agree? Why?
Rassendyll had a narrow escape at the hunting lodge. Discuss.
According to Sapt, the fight around the hunting lodge would worry Michael. Do you agree? Why?
How do you think Rassendyll’s fighting skills helped in the hunting lodge?
Why do you think Rassendyll covered his face from the farmer?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll’s arrival at the gates was well timed?
Why do you think silence prevailed Strelsau streets the day after the coronation?
Why did not Sapt tell the servant about the real reason for the King’s hurt finger?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll get into the palace through the secret passage?
Why do you think Fritz thought Rassendyll was the real King when he returned from Zenda?
Sapt was a cautious person. Illustrate.
Princess Flavia sent her servant to the King after the coronation. Give a reason.
A king’s life is quite hard, but a pretended king’s life is even harder. Show how.
Do you think Rassendyll couldn’t really sign the documents? What do you think was the real reason?
How do you think Rassendyll justify not signing the documents?
How do you think Sapt prepare Rassendyll well for their plan and to perform the King’s duties?
Why do you think Rassendyll felt worried when he met the French ambassador?
Why do you think Rassendyll asked for a new servant who had never met the real king?
Why do you think three of Michael’s Six Men were there in Zenda?
Fritz wanted to attack Michael but Sapt wanted to take things slowly. Why do you think so?
Fritz said, “So no one can do anything! It’s a stalemate. What do you think Fritz meant by ‘It's a stalemate’?
Why do you think Michael had six special soldiers?
Why do you think Rassendyll kept his plan to make himself popular as a secret?
How do you think Rassendyll could enjoy his game in Strelsau?
Why do you think Rassendyll decided to visit the old part of the town so often?
Why do you think it was important for Rassendyll to make himself popular?
How do you think Rassendyll could stop the poorer people thinking badly of him?
Can you think of other ways Rassendyll could do to make himself more popular?
Rassendyll was keen to go to the house of the Princess. Give reasons.
Why do you think Rassendyll was in need of Flavia’s support?
Why do you think the pretended King (Rassendyll) had to be very careful while talking with Princess Flavia?
"That's good. The nearer he is to me, the better." What do you think Rassendyll meant by these words?
How do you think the pretended king (Rassendyll) made a mistake in the Princess’s palace?
How do you think Rassendyll could cover up his mistake in the Princess’s palace?
Do you think Michael could get into the room directly?
How do you think Rassendyll accounted his hurt finger to Michael?
Why do you think Rassendyll get worried during his speech with Michael in Flavia’s palace?
Why do you think Michael wanted to introduce his soldiers to Rassendyll at Flavia's palace?
Despite being Englishman, Rassendyll spoke to Detchard in English with pretend foreign accent. Why do you think he did so?
What do you think Rassendyll understood during his speech with Detchard?
How do you think Rassendyll felt after meeting some of Michael’s dangerous men?