أسئلة Critical Thinking على فصول القصة بالتتابع

[Ala'a Eldin]

Chapter 1:
Do you think that Rose was right to be angry with Rudolf Rassendyll? Why?
Do you agree that a person like Rudolf who had enough money shouldn’t work? Why?
Why do you think Rose was annoyed when Rudolf Rassendyll mentioned his family?
How do you think Rudolf Rassendyll’s good education should affect his position and career?
Do you think a person who had a good education like Rassendyll was really lazy?
How do you think Rudolf Rassendyll’s fighting skills could be useful for him?
Who do you think exceled the other Rudolf Rassendyll or Robert Rassendyll?
Why do you think Rose compared Rudolf Rassendyll to his elder brother Robert Rassendyll?
Which do you think is good for a person to take responsibilities or see opportunities? Why?
What do you think the lesson which Rose wanted to teach Rassendyll?
Rassendyll’s position in society gave him opportunities. Do you agree? Why?
Which opportunities do you think Rudolf Rassendyll enjoyed?
Do you think the job which Rose offered to Rudolf was suitable for him? Why?
Do you think Rudolf Rassendyll was happy with Rose’s offer?
Rose was a very persuasive person. Do you agree? Why?
How do you think Rudolf Rassendyll could use his time during the six months perfectly?
Do you think Rudolf Rassendyll’s decision to visit Ruritania was good one? Why?
Why do you think the Rassendylls had an interest in Ruritania?
To what extent do you think Rudolf Rassendyll looked like the Elphbergs?
If you had an opportunity to attend an important coronation, would you accept it? Why?
Do you think that Rudolf Rassendyll was right when he lied to his family? Why?
Why do you think Rudolf Rassendyll told Rose that he was going to write a book?
Why do you think writing a book was useful for Rudolf Rassendyll?
Which was more important for Rudolf to write about political problems or his adventure?
Why do you think Rudolf visited Paris while passing through the city?
George Featherly thought that Duke Michael would not enjoy the coronation of his half brother Rudolf Elphberg. Do you agree? Why?
Why do you think George Featherly thought that Duke Michael was his father’s favourite son?
Both George and Bertram thought Duke Michael was a clever man. How could this be true?
Do you think that Antoinette de Mauban was a famous lady? Why?
Why do you think that Rassendyll did not tell his friend George about his real destination?
Why do you think that Rudolf Rassendyll wanted to meet Antoinette de Mauban on the train?
Why do you think the guards at the border stared at Rassendyll before letting him into Ruritania?
Why do you think that Rudolf Rassendyll couldn’t go to the capital Strelsau directly?
Why do you think Antoinette de Mauban remained on the train for its journey to the capital?
The inn keeper was not very interested in what happened in the capital. Why do you think so?
The inn keeper supported Duke Michael greatly. Why do you think so?
Why do you think poor people did not support the King?
Why do you think Duke Michael was more favourable for people than the King?
Why do you think Rassendyll decided to in the forest the next day?
Why do you think the Duke invited the King to stay in his hunting lodge in Zenda before the coronation while he was in Strelsau preparing for the coronation?
Do you think Rudolf Elphberg (the King) and his brother Michael (the Duke) are good friends?
Rassendyll thought it was right that the older brother became the King. Do you agree? Why?
The political conversation that happened in the inn was very interesting. Do you agree? Why?
Why do you think Johann stepped back in surprise when he saw Rassendyll in the inn?
What do you think was strange about the Royal family the Elphbergs?
Why do you think Johann asked Rassendyll if he had ever seen the King?
Johann offered Rassendyll to stay in his sister’s house in Strelsau. Do you think Rassendyll was in need of that offer?
Why do you think Rassendyll did go to strelsau directly after Johann’s offer?
Do you think that the castle appealed to Rassendyll? Why?
The forest of Zenda was a beautiful place. Illustrat.
Why do you think that the Kings friends were amazed when they saw Rassendyll in the forest?
Why do you think that Rassendyll and the King’s friends would understand each other well?
Why do you think Colonel Sapt managed to know who was Rassendyll?
Why did Sapt guess that Rassendyll and the King were not identical in personalities?
The King was not a fighting man. Do you think it was important for the King to have fighting skills?
Fritz thought the King was a kind man. Do you think so? How do you know?
How do you think Rassendyll and the King were similar in personalities?
Why do you think the King stood in amazement when he saw Rassendyll in the forest?

[Ala'a Eldin]

Chapter 2
Why do you think Rassendyll and the King were speechless on looking at each other?
Do you think the King might be angry because Rassendyll looked exactly like him? Why?
What do you think Michael would feel if he saw the King and Rassendyll together?
Why do you think both Sapt and Fritz's objected to Rassendyll's going to Strelsau?
What do you think the problem that might happen if Rassendyll went to Stresau during the coronation?
The King welcomed the newcomer warmly when they first met in the forest. Show how.
Why do you think the King had to go to bed early?
Why do you think the King insisted to eat well despite Sapt’s warning?
Fritz and Sapt felt worried when the King started to eat. Illustrate.
How do you think Michael prepared a clever plan to dominate the King before the coronation?
The king was completely dominated by Michael in Zenda. Illustrate.
Why do you think Michael ordered the cakes should be given to the King?
Why do you think Sapt had to throw water over Rassendyll to wake him up?
Why do you think it was impossible to wake the King up in the morning of coronation day?
Rassendyll was less comatose than the King. Say why.
The King was in a bad condition just before the coronation. Explain.
Why do you think it would be useless to fetch a doctor to save the King?
Rassendyll thought the King was poisoned. Do you agree? Why?
The Duke's illegal ambitions made him a criminal. Do you agree? Why?
What do you think the harm would the King have in case of his absence the coronation?
How do you think Michael would benefit from the King's absence during the coronation?
How do you think Sapt made use of the likeness between Rassendyll and the King?
Why did Rassendyll think it would be impossible for him to replace the King?
It was possible for Rassendyll to replace the King. Say why.
Regardless of the resemblance in appearance, Rassendyll succeeded in playing the King’s role which needed special skills. Illustrate.
The coronation plan was a dangerous one. Illustrate.
At first, Rassendyll was against Sapt’s suggestion to replace the King during the coronation. Explain why.
Notwithstanding the cunning plan, Michael failed to seize the throne. Discuss.
Why do you think the coronation was considered a unique event?
Why do you think it was important to hide the King in the hunting lodge?
Why do you think Johann's mother was locked in the cellar with the King?
At what time do you think it be possible to fetch the King from Zenda? Why?
Why do you think Fritz would guard the King’s bedroom in the palace after the coronation?
Why do you think it would be important for Rassendyll to leave the country immediately after the coronation?
Why do you think it was important for the group to leave the hunting lodge before Michael's men arrived?
When do you think Michael would realize that they knew his plan?
How do you think the kind of information Sapt toll Rassendyll about the King was helpful?
Why do you think Rassendyll felt nervous before reaching Strelsau train station?
“God save both Kings” said Sapt. What do you think he meant by both Kings?
When the pretended King (Rassendyll) arrived at the train station he asked to have his breakfast. Do you think he was really hungry? Why do you think he asked so?
Why do you think Rassendyll became less nervous after meeting the Marshal?
What do you think the attitude of the people of the new part towards the new King was? Why?
The people of the old part of Strelsau didn't want the King to be crowned. Say why.
The people of the old part had much confidence in Michael. Illustrate.
The life, led by the people of the new part of Stretsau wasn't the same as that of the old part. Explain.
There were social and local divisions in Strelsau. Explain.
Why do you think Rassendyll had the feeling he was a real King?
On his way to the coronation, Rassedyll did something that wasn’t expected from the real King. Illustrate.
What made Rassendyll think that Antoinette would say that he was not the real King?

[Darsh0777]

رائع ..... بارك الله فيك .... و جزاك الله خير الجزاء ....

[Mr. Ayman Osman]

جزاك الله خير الجزاء

[tamerkok]

الله اكبر شغل اكثر من ممتاز....سلمت يمنك يا مستر

[Ala'a Eldin]

Chapter 3
Why do you think Rassendyll was worried when he saw Antoinette de Mauban?
Why do you think did Antoinette did not cry out that was not the King?
Why do you think the Marshal gave his men an order to get into the old part of the town during the procession?
The King’s companions had different attitudes towards his visit to the old town alone during the procession. Discuss.
People in the old part showed different attitudes towards the King. Why do you think so?
Why do you think Sapt was worried when the pretended king (Rassndyll) insisted on riding through the old town alone?
People in the old part supported Michael. Do you agree? Give reasons.
Why do you think people in the new part of the town were pro- the King?
Why do you think Rassendyll insisted on riding through the streets of the old part alone?
Why do you think Rassendyll felt confident during the coronation?
Why do you think Rassendyll felt worried when Lord Topham came to greet him?
How do you think Rassendyll was lucky when Lord Topham from England came to greet him?
How far was it difficult for people to know that Rassendyll was not the real King?
Why do you think Michael’s face turn white when he saw the pretended king (Rassendyll)?
Did Michael realise that this was not the real king? How do you know?
Why do you think Michael was angry when he congratulated the King?
According to Fritz Michael would not like the King to be popular with his people. Why do you think so?
How do you think Rassendyll acted like a real King after the coronation?
Why do you think Flavia was surprised when she heard what the pretended king did in the old town?
Why do you think it was important for Fritz to stay in the King’s bedroom while Sapt and Rassendyll went to Zenda?
How do you think Fritz was ready to sacrifice his life for the king? Why do you think so?
Sapt and Rassendyll had to leave the city at once after the coronation. Do you agree? Why?
It was not easy for anyone to leave Strelsau after the coronation. Illustrate.
Why do you think Rassendyll refused to sign the form himself?
Sapt and Rassendyll left the palace through a secret passage after the coronation. Do you think there was any other way to leave the palace?
Why do you think Rassendyll and Sapt left the palace secretly?
Why do you think Sapt gave Rassendyll a big coat and hat to wear before leaving the palace?
Why do you think Rassendyll remained low on the horse after leaving the palace?
Why do you think the city gates were closed after the coronation?
The girl, at the city gates, refused to open them at first. Say why.
Why do you think girl's father ordered her not to open the gate for anyone?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll stoped many times during their journey to Zenda?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll rode their horses fast when they heard horses following them?
Why do you think Sapt stopped at the fork on the road to Zenda?
Why do you think the Duke and Max were going to Zenda?
“I think we should go to the castle where we can learn the truth.” Which truth do you think Max wanted to know?
“If all is well, why go there.” What do you think Max meant by such words?
“And if all isn’t well, I fear there’ll be a trap.” What do you think there refers to? Who do you think could set a trap there?
Why do you think Sapt did not kill Michael although it was easy for him to do so?
Sapt and Rassendyll were surprised on reaching the hunting lodge. Discuss.
Sapt thought it must have been the old woman who told Michael’s men about what had happened in the hunting lodge. Do you agree? Why?
How do you think Josef met his end?
Who do you think came to the hunting lodge during the coronation, kidnaped the King, Killed Josef and set the old woman free?
Where do you think Michael’s men moved the King?
Why do you think Michael’s men killed Josef?
Why do you think Sapt and Rassendyll had to leave the hunting lodge soon after finding out the King was kidnapped?
Rassendyll had to play the role of the King after locking him in the castle. Give reasons.
When do you think Rassendyll understood what the message ‘all is well’ meant?
Why do you think Rassendyll wanted to get back and collect every soldier in Strelsau?
According to Sapt Michael was worried. Why do you think he was worried?
Sapt’s planed that Rassendyll would go back to Strelsau and continue the game they started. What is your opinion of this plan? If you were Rassendyll would you accept it?
What do you think would happen if Rassendyll didn't get back to the palace in Strelsau?
Sapt was a well-organized and wise man who served the King well. Discuss.

[Mr. Bayoumy Ghreeb]

خالص تحياتي و شكري و تقديري لحضرتك علي هذا الجهد االرائع
ربنا يبارك فيك

[mrmind]

بارك الله فيك و جهد رائع.

[Mr. Hatem Ahmed]

جزاك الله خيرًا وبارك فيك

[hatemabs]

Excellent work ... thanks (Y)

[ahmed7700]

بارك الله فيك عمل اكثر من رائع

[hagadela2]

شكرا جزيييلا ,, رائع

[Ala'a Eldin]

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?

[mazen 2011]

thanks for this great effort
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[Ala'a Eldin]

Chapter 5

Sapt brought news that the King was at the castle. Do you think Rassendyll was interested in that news?
How did Sapt make sure that the King was still alive?
Why do you think Rassendyll wanted to leave for Zenda as soon as possible?
Why do you think Sapt rejected Rassendyll's idea of going to Zenda?
What do you think the advantages Michael would have by killing the King?
Mention some of Rassendyll's responsibilities in Ruritania as a King.
Why do you think Antoinette sent a letter to Rassendyll?
Why did Sapt suspect Antoinette's real intention to send that letter?
Why do you think Sapt rejected Rassendyll's idea of going to the summer house?
Why do you think Rassendyll insisted on going to the summer house?
Why do you think Antoinette wanted to help Rassendyll in the summer house?
Why did Antoinette want Rassendyll to leave the summer house at once?
Antoinette couldn't complete telling Rassendyll how to find the King. Give a reason.
Why do you think Michael offered Rassendyll a big sum of money on Detchard's tongue?
How do you think Rassendyll's fight with Michael's men in the summer house was funny?
How do you think the small iron table in the summer house was helpful to Rassendyll?
Rassendyll gained so much experience from pretending to be a king. Discuss.
How did Rassendyll play a trick on Michael's men in the summer house?
Antoinette's description of the summer house was useful for saving Rassendyll. Illustrate.
Rassendyll's fighting skills helped him in the summer house. Do you think so?
Do you think the information in report from the chief of police was interesting to Rassendyll?
Why do you think the people of Strelsau were unhappy as the King did not marry the Princess?
Why do you think a ball was planned to the princess in the palace?
Why was Rassendyll against asking the Princess to marry him?
Do you think Rasendyll was fair and just? Why?
How do you think Rassendyll made a mistake while talking with the Princess during the ball?
Telling the Princess that when he was younger he thought he didn't need to worry about society, Rassendyll made a mistake. Do you think it was really a mistake?
Why do you think that Rassendyll wanted to tell Princess Flavia that he is not the real King?
Why do you think that Sapt stopped Rassendyll telling Princess Flavia who he really was?
Rassendyll was about to tell Flavia the truth. Do you think it was the right decision?
Why do you think Sapt was angry with Rassyndyll during the ball?
Rassendyll realized that his game had gone too far to go back. Do you agree?
Rassendyll could arrange for killing the Duke and the real King. Say why.
Why did Rassendyll make a decision to go to Zenda as fast as possible?
Why do you think Rassendyll wanted to see Flavia before going to Zenda?
Why do you think Michael invited Flavia to visit him in Zenda?
Why do you think Antoinette sent a letter to Flavia?
Why do you think Antoinette wanted to warn Flavia from Michael?
Why do you think Antoinette called Rassendyll 'the leader' in her letter to Flavia?
How do you think Rassendyll tried to ensure Flavia's safety during his absence?
Why do you think the Marshal was chosen to look after Flavia while the King was away?
Why do you think the pretended king (Rassendyll) had to communicate with the Marshal constantly while he was in Zenda?
Who do you think would be the suitable ruler of Ruritania if it became sure the King was dead?