PRISONER OF ZENDA
MULTIPLE
CHOICE QUESTIONS
IMPORTANT DIALOGUES:
1.
“I wonder when in the world are
you going to do anything, Rudolf”. These words are spoken by: Rose
2.
“I enjoy an enviable position.
I am brother to Lord Burlesdon”. These words are spoken by:
Rudolf Rassendyll
3.
“To a man of spirit, opportunities are duties”. These words are spoken by: Rudolf Rassendyll
4.
“Before God, you are the
finest Elphberg of them all. But I have eaten of the King’s bread and I am King’s servant.” These words are
spoken by: Colonel Sapt
5.
“Whatever
else I wear. This I will wear
till I die and after”. These words are spoken by:
Princess Flavia
6.
“Heaven doesn’t
always make the right men kings.” These words are spoken by: Fritz
7.
“Good families are generally worse than any others”.
These words are spoken by: Rose
8.
“You have got a charming travelling companion.” These words are spoken by: George
Fatherly
9.
“A thousand crowns for a
sight of Brother Michael’s face when he sees a pair of us”. These words are
spoken by: Rudolf Elphberg
10.
“There is none within ten miles, and a thousand doctors
wouldn’t take him to Strelsau today.” These words are spoken by: Colonel
Sapt
11.
“As a man grows old, he believes in fate. Fate sent
you here; fate sends you now to Strelsau.” These words are spoken by: Colonel
Sapt
12.
“If he is red, he is right”.
These words are spoken by: woman from cook-shop
13.
“To the right our road, to the left Castle, each at eight miles”. These words are spoken by:
Colonel Sapt
14.
“I must be found
out.” These words are spoken
by: Rudolf Rassendyll
15.
“Say I am Christian or say I
am jealous. My God! Shall I see him marry her?” These words are spoken
by: Madam De Mauban
16.
“Au Revior, Rudolf Rassendyll”. These words are spoken by: Rupert of Hentzau
17.
“A threat is more warning
than most men get from me.” These words are spoken by:
Black Michael
18.
“Black Michael will fall,
like the dog he is.” These words are spoken
by: Rupert of Hentzau
19.
“Our little Delilah will
bring our Samson”. These words are
spoken by: Rudolf Rassendyll
20.
“Our little
Delilah will bring our Samson”. Here Delilah means Johann’s
Fiancée
21.
“Our little Delilah will
bring our Samson”. Here Samson means Johann
INFORMATION ABOUT NOVEL AND
NOVELIST:
22.
Novel “The Prisoner
of Zenda” was written
in: 1893
23.
Novel “The Prisoner of Zenda” is an artistic pen down of: Anthony Hope Hawkins
24.
Novel “The Prisoner
of Zenda” was published in: 1894
25.
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins was born in: 1863
26.
Sir Anthony
Hope Hawkins died in: 1933
27.
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins was knighted
in: 1918
28.
Sir Anthony Hope has created
a romantic story at a degree. Remarkable
RUDOLF RASSENDYLL AND FAMILY:
29.
Rudolf Rassendyll is the of
the novel “The Prisoner of Zenda”. hero
30.
Rudolf Rassendyll belongs
to: England
31.
Rudolf Rassendyll is years
old. 29
32.
The height of Rudolf Rassendyll was: six feet,
two inches
33.
Rudolf Rassendyll resembled King Elphberg in: physical features
34.
The colour of Rassendyll’s hair was: red
35.
Lord Burlesdon is the of Rassendyll. brother
36.
The real
name of Lord Burlesdon is: Robert
37.
Lord Burlesdon is Rassendyll’s brother. elder
38.
The name
of Rassendyll’s sister-in-law is: Rose Robert
Rassendyll
39.
To play a good
knife and fork was the
custom of: Rassendyll
40.
George Fatherly is a diplomat in the British Embassy in: Paris
41.
Bartram Bertrand is a poet
and: journalist
42.
Bartram Bertrand works with: newspaper
named Critic
43.
Bertram Bertrand was interested in: Antoinette
De Mauban
44.
Dresden was famous
for its: picture galleries
45.
Duration of Rassendyll’s
stay in Ruritania was: two months
RURITANIA
AND ELPHBERG FAMILY:
46.
Ruritania is a / an country. imaginary
47.
King Rudolf was the king of
Elphberg family: fifth
48.
Rudolf Elphberg is the in the novel “The Prisoner
of Zenda”. King of Ruritania
49.
Princess Flavia is the of the novel
“The Prisoner of Zenda”. heroine
50.
Princess Flavia is immediate to the throne. heir
51.
Black Michael is the of previous king from his morganatic marriage. son
52.
Black Michael is the of the novel
“The Prisoner of Zenda”. villain
53.
Princess Flavia is of Rudolf Elphberg. cousin and
fiancée
54.
Black Michael is of Rudolf Elphberg. half brother
55.
After the death of Rudolf Elphberg, the heir to the throne
of Ruritania would be: Princess
Flavia
56.
“Strelsau” is the of Ruritania. Capital
57.
Zenda was a
small: town
58.
“Zenda” is a small town about miles away from the Capital:
fifty
59.
“Zenda” is a small town about miles away from the border of Ruritania. ten
60.
The crown
Prince of Ruritania is: Rudolf
Elphberg
61.
Black Michael wants to marry to get the
throne. Princess Flavia
62.
King’s face was slightly than Rassendyll. flashier
63.
The Coronation Ceremony
lasted for: one hour
64.
The perfect of Police came to Zenda to look for: Rudolf Rassendyll
THE SIX
65.
Black Michael had hired men
to dethrone King Elphberg. six
66.
Out of “The Six” were Ruritanians. three
67.
Out of “The Six” were not Ruritanians. three
68.
De Gautet was: French
69.
Bersonin was: Belgian
70.
Detchard was: English
71.
Lauengram was: Ruritanian
72.
Krafstein
was: Ruritanian
73.
Rupert of Hentzau
was: Ruritanian
74.
Rupert of Hentzau was the most daring and of the
six. dangerous
75.
Detchard was killed by: Rudolf Rassendyll
76.
Max Holf was killed by: Rassendyll
77.
Fritz was interested in: Lady Helga
78.
Rupert was fond of: Madam De Mauban
79.
King Elphberg was injured by: Detchard
80.
The number of killed
in the incident at Shooting Lodge were: three
81.
The number of killed in the incident at Tarlenheim were: two
82.
Black Michael was killed by: Rupert of
Hentzau
83.
attacked and injured Rassendyll. Rupert
84.
Rupert attacked Rassendyll with a: dagger
85.
To protect himself
at the Summer House, Rassendyll used a: tea-table
86.
Rassendyll proves himself to be a better than
Rudolf Elphberg. king
87.
Duke Michael plays with the feelings of in the novel “Prisoner of Zenda”.
Madam De Mauban
88.
Rassendyll
and Black Michael
meet each other
first time in / at the: Cathedral
89.
In the Summer House, Black Michael’s men offer Rassendyll and
safe return.
50,000 Pounds
90.
The second offer from Black Michael for Rassendyll was the safe passage
to the frontier and an amount of: 10, 00, 000 Pounds
91.
The second offer
from Black Michael
for Rassendyll to leave Ruritania
was brought by:
Rupert of Hentzau
92.
Rupert snatched
a horse from a farm: girl
93.
Rassendyll
was trapped in summerhouse by three of the six, De Gautet,
Bersonin and:
Detchard
94.
They fired their
pistols but Rassendyll defended himself with: iron-topped tea-table
95.
At Summerhouse, Rudolf
Rassendyll injured: Detchard
CASTLE OF ZENDA
96.
The Duke of Strelsau is: Black
Michael
97.
The Prisoner in the
Castle of Zenda is: Rudolf
Elphberg
98.
Black Michael is the of the
Castle of Zenda. owner
99.
King Elphberg was imprisoned in: old Castle
100.
The old
and new portions of the castle
of Zenda were connected by a: drawbridge
101.
A is a deep wide
ditch that is dug around
a castle and filled with water to protect
it from enemies. moat
102.
“The Ladder
of Jacob” is a: pipe
103.
Rassendyll tried to survey
the Castle of Zenda first time: alone
EVENTS AND CHARACTERS
104.
Rudolf Rassendyll meets Antoinette De Mauban at: railway station
105.
Antoinette
De Mauban was going
to: Ruritania
106.
Antoinette
De Mauban comes from: France
107.
Antoinette De Mauban is about years old. 32
108.
Antoinette
De Mauban is a: French widow
109.
Rudolf observed that Madam
Mauban was a year or two over:
thirty
110.
Rudolf made his mind to stop at: Zenda
111.
Rassendyll
sent his luggage directly
to: Strelsau
112.
gave Rudolf Rassendyll the whereabouts of castle. Johann
113.
In Zenda, Rassendyll stayed in: Inn Kept
114.
Johann was Duke Michael’s on the State of
Zenda. game keeper
115.
Rassendyll
walked in the forest of Zenda
for: an hour
116.
Colonel Sapt and Fritz Von Tarlenheim served Rudolf Elphberg as: aid-de-camp
117.
When Fritz and Sapt met Rassendyll first time, both wore shooting
costumes and were carrying guns
118.
Rudolf Rassendyll was awakened from his sleep
by: Fritz and Sapt
119.
This person made arrangement for Rudolf Rassendyll’s stay in Strelsau:
Johann
120.
This person was left
behind to look after King at shooting
lodge in Zenda: Joseph
121.
Joseph was a to King Elphberg. domestic
servant
122.
Countess of Helga was lady-in-waiting to: Princess
Flavia
123.
Princess Flavia warned
Rassendyll about: Black
Michael
124.
On the coronation day it was actually who was crowned
as the King of Ruritania: Rudolf
Rassendyll
125.
The Coronation
Ceremony was scheduled on: Monday
126.
The Coronation
Ceremony held on: Wednesday
127.
Rassendyll
was coroneted in the/ at the: Cathedral
128.
Max Holf was to Johann. brother
129.
This person provided
internal information of the castle to Rassendyll: Johann
130.
During his first adventure to the Castle of
Zenda Rudolf Rassendyll killed: Max Holf
131.
The letter through
which Rassendyll was invited to the Summer House was written by:
Antoinette De
Mauban
132.
Marshal Strakencz was of the Ruritanian Army. Commander in Chief
133.
impersonated Rudolf Elphberg. Rudolf Rassendyll
134.
betrayed Black Michael and helped Rassendyll. Madam de Mauban
135.
Rudolf Rassendyll arranged a for Princess Flavia. ball
136.
In Ball, Rudolf Rassendyll presented Princess Flavia a: rose
137.
Princess Flavia wore Rassendyll’s as his memory:
ring
138.
Princess Flavia did not
leave Ruritania with Rudolf Rassendyll because: she was
bound by honour and responsibilities.
139.
Rudolf and Princess
agreed that the interests of the kingdom
must be placed
before their:
love
140.
Rupert of Hentzau
had an interview with Rassendyll in the ground of the: Tarlenheim state
141.
Madam De Mauban
fires a revolver at: Rupert of Hentzau
142.
Before the leaving on his
dangerous mission, Rudolf Rassendyll entrusted Marshal with the task of
guarding: Princess Flavia
143.
The anonymous
letter that was sent to the king invited him to: Summerhouse
144.
At the summerhouse, Madam De Mauban informed Rassendyll about: danger to his life
145.
Michael ordered that if an attack was made on the Castle of Zenda: kill the
king
146.
The body of the king was
orders to be thrown in the moat through: pipe
PAST PAPERS:
SCIENCE AND COMMERCE
(2009-2025)
MCQs:
2025 – SCIENCE (CS):
The novel, "The Prisoner of Zenda' is
written by: Anthony
Hope
The real king of Ruritania, Rudolf Elphberg is
held captive in: Zenda
Black Michael was killed by: Rupert
of Hentzau
The elder brother of Rudolf Rassendyll is: Lord
Burlesdon
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ruritanian army
is: Marshal Strakencz
The
group called “The Six” refers to: lawless
murderers
Black
Michael was the Duke of: Strelsau
(PE – PM)
This
character travelled by the same train that Rassendyll took from Paris to Ruritania.
Mauban
Rassendyll
visited Ruritania to attend the coronation ceremony: alone
The
phrase “my liege” used in the novel “The Prisoner of Zenda” means My: Lord
Rupert
named the pipe leading to the room where king was imprisoned as” Jacob’s
ladder
Madam De
Mauban was liked by: Rupert
of Hentzau
The
coronation ceremony took place on: Wednesday
2024 - SCIENCE:
Rudolf Rassendyll was aged: 29 years
The next heir to the throne of Ruritania was: Princess Flavia
“Honour is superior to love” is the message conveyed
in: Prisoner of Zenda
Ruritania is this kind of state: imaginary
Countess Helga is a lady in waiting to: Princess
Flavia
The Prisoner of Zenda is
narrated by: Rudolf Rassendyll
Rudolf Rassendyll belongs to the family of: Burlesdons
Sir Jacob Barrodaile was going to have an embassy
where he would take Rassendyll as a / an: * attaché
Black Michael is the son of the previous king from his
marriage called: * morganatic
“As a man grows old, he believes in fate. Fate sends
you now to Strelsau.” These words were spoken by: Colonel Sapt
The novelist uses “Big Boar” as a Metaphor for: Black Michael
“Heaven does not Always make the right men kings.” The
speaker is: * Col Sapt
2023:
The man who becomes “The Prisoner of Zenda”: King Rudolf Elphberg
Madam De Mauban wrote a letter to Princess Flavia to
warn her against: Black Michael
Rupert killed this character: Michael
According to Anthony Hope, Ruritania is situated in
this continent. Europe
Rudolf Rassendyll belonged to: England
2022:
“Tyrol” mentioned in the novel “ Prisoner of Zenda”
is the province in this country: Austria
The king of Ruritania was: Rudolf Elphberg V
The dialogue “Say I am a Christian – say I am
jealous” was spoken by Mauban at: Summer
House
Max Holf was stabbed to death by Rassendyll while he
was sleeping in the: boat
This character was French among the six hirelings of
the Duke of Strelsau: De Gautet
“Heaven does not always make the right men….” Kings
This language was spoken in Ruritania: German
The Coronation Ceremony was to be held at: Strelsau
Rudolf Rassendyll impersonated as the king
The man who was imprisoned in Zenda was Rudolf Elphberg
Honour is superior to love is the message conveyed in: Prisoner of Zenda
2019:
Honour is superior to love is the message conveyed in: Prisoner of Zenda
2018:
The
name, Jacob's ladder to the pipe was given by: (Sc-2018) Rupert of Hentzau
“Say
I'm a Christian or Say I'm Jealous,” are words spoken by: (Sc, 2018) Antoinette
de Mauban
Max
Holf was stabbed to death by: (Sc-2018) Rassendyll
Sir
Anthony Hope Hawkins, besides being a novelist was also a: (Sc-2018) lawyer
The
narrative of the adventures of the Prisoner of Zenda is told by: (Sc-2018) Rassendyll
Rudolf
Rassendyll's play acting as the King continued for a period of: (Sc-2018) three months
The
immediate heir to the throne of Ruritania was: (Sc-2018) Princess Flavia
Sir
Anthony Hope Hawkins, besides being a novelist was also a: lawyer
The
narrative of the adventures of the Prisoner of Zenda is told by: Rassendyll
Rudolf
Rassendyll's play acting as the King continued for a period of: three months
The
immediate heir to the throne of Ruritania was: Princess
Flavia
COMMERCE:
2023:
“In Joy and sorrow, in good times and bad, God save
your royal highness.” Speaker and the person spoken are: Sapt
– Rassendyll
“They are right Sire, Let me go, my work is done.”
Speaker and the person spoken are:
Rassendyll – King Elphberg
In the British Embassy, in Paris, George Featherly is
a: diplomat
Rudolf Elphberg’s carefree behaviour led to his: abduction
2022:
The
two Rudolfs encountered each other for the first time at the: forest of
Zenda
Flavia
believed in upholding her: honour
After
killing Detchard, Rassendyll chases after: Bersonin
Rudolf
Elphberg’s carefree behaviour led to his: abduction
Ruritania,
an imaginary state, is the setting of: The
Prisoner of Zenda
“If
love were all” revolves around: Rassendyll
and Flavia
“Heaven
doesn’t always make the right men kings.” is said by: Sapt
The
huge earthenware pipe installed in the window of king Elphberg’s cell was named
Jacob’s Ladder by: Rupert
of Hentzau
When
King Elphberg lost his sense because of the drugged wine, Sapt locked him in a:
wine cellar
At
the Summer House, tea table was used by Rudolf Rassendyll for his: defence
On
the Zenda state, Johann was Black Michael’s: gamekeeper
2018:
The
name, Jacob's ladder to the pipe was given by: Rupert
of Hentzau
Say
I'm a Christian or Say I'm Jealous, are words spoken by: Antoinette de
Mauban
Max
Holf was stabbed to death by: Rassendyll
2017-Com
Ruritania is: an imaginary country
Rassendyll says to Michael,
“I was playing with a Mongrel dog”. It means: dog of mixed breed
“God save
the King” was whispered by: Sapt 2016-Com
Fritz Von
Tarlenheim was in love with: Countess Helga 2017-Sc, 2015-Sc, 2014-Sc, 2012-Com-Pvt
The next
heir to the throne of Ruritania is: Princess Flavia 2017-Com
The next
heir to the throne is: Princess Flavia 2010-Com
Cousin of
the King and immediate heir to the Throne of Ruritania was: Princess Flavia 2016-Sc, 2012-Com-Reg,
2012-Supp
The
Coronation Ceremony took place on: Wednesday 2014-Com-Pvt
The
Coronation Ceremony of King Rudolf takes place in: Strelsau 2016-Sc,
2014-Com-Reg, 2013-Com-Reg
The old and the new portions
of the Castle of Zenda were connected
by: drawbridge 2013-Com-Reg
Out of the six hirelings
of Black Michael,
the three Ruritanians are Lauengram, Krafstein and:
Rupert of Hentzau
2015-Sc, 2014-Sc
Duke
Michael was killed by: Rupert
of Hentzau 2011-Com-Reg,
2011-Com-Pvt
Black Michael was killed by: Rupert
of Hentzau 2015-Sc
Rudolf
Elphberg was Princess Flavia’s: cousin 2015-Sc
The woman
who sacrificed her love for
the sake of her country
was: Princess Flavia 2011-Com-Reg
For the
sake of country, Princess Flavia sacrificed her: love
2017-Supply
The most
daring and dangerous of the Six is: Rupert
of Hentzau 2017-Com
The most dangerous of the Black Michael’s six was: Rupert of Hentzau 2015-Com
The most
daring and dangerous of Michael’s Six is: Rupert
of Hentzau 2013-Sc
The most
daring and dangerous of the Six is: Rupert
of Hentzau 2013-Com-Pvt
The most dangerous of the six followers of Black Michael
is: Rupert of Hentzau 2010-Com
By far the
most dangerous and daring of ‘The Six’ is: Rupert
of Hentzau 2015-Sc,
2014-Sc, 2013-Sc, 2014-Com-Reg, 2012-Com-Reg
In
the novel “The Prisoner of Zenda” Jacob’s ladder was actually a: pipe
2012-Com-Pvt
The Jacob’s ladder
was a: pipe 2014-Sc
Jacob’s
ladder was connecting: New and Old Castles of Zenda
2014-Com-Reg
Madam De Mauban wrote a letter
at the command of Black
Michael to: Rudolf
Rassendyll 2013-Sc
Madam De Mauban wrote a letter
to Rudolf Rassendyll at the command
of: Black Michael 2011-Com-Reg
Mauban
wrote a letter to Rassendyll on the order of: Black
Michael 2016-Com, 2015-Sc, 2015-Com-Reg, 2014-Com-Reg
Marshal
Strakencz was: Commander in Chief 2015-Sc
“You have borne yourself
as a wise king and a brave man” was stated by: Marshal Strakencz 2014-Sc, 2014-Com-Reg,
2012-Com-Reg
Black
Michael was the duke of: Strelsau 2014-Sc
Antoinette
De Mauban was liked by: Rupert
of Hentzau 2013-Com-Reg
Rupert of
Hentzau was mad after: Madam
De Mauban 2012-Com-Pvt
Fritz Von
Tarlenheim was the: King’s
attendant 2012-Com-Pvt
This line
‘Heaven doesn’t always make the right man king’ is said by: Fritz
2011-Com-Pvt
“Heaven does not always make the right
men king” is said
by: Fritz 2014-Sc
Through the novel “The Prisoner of Zenda”, Anthony Hope conveys the message that:
honour is superior to love.
2014-Com-Pvt
The man
imprisoned in the Castle of Zenda was: Rudolf
Elphberg 2013-Com-Reg
To dethrone
King Elphberg, Black
Michael hired the services of the gang of:
The
Six 2013-Com-Reg
Out of the six hirelings
of Black Michael,
the three Ruritanians were Lauengram, Krafstein and:
Rupert of Hentzau
2013-Com-Pvt
The throne
of Ruritania was saved by the wisdom
and loyalty of: Sapt
2014-Com-Reg
Due to the jealousy
of Princess Flavia,
Black Michael was betrayed by: Madam De Mauban
2012-Com-Reg
Madam De
Mauban betrayed: Black
Michael 2012-Com-Pvt
Madame de
Mauban wanted to marry: Duke
Michael 2014-Com-Pvt
Lady
Burlesdon was the sister-in-law of: Rudolf
Rassendyll 2012-Com-Reg
The name of
sister-in-law of Rassendyll is: Rose 2010-Com
To a man of
spirit my dear Rose, ‘Opportunities’ are: possibilities 2017-Supply, 2012-Com-Reg
In the
tea-table incident, Rassendyll used the table to: protect himself 2011-Com-Reg
In the
Summerhouse for his defense Rassendyll used a: tea-table 2012-Com-Pvt
The main
villain of ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ is: Duke Michael 2017-Sc
The
Language of Ruritania was: German
“Ball” as
referred to in The Prisoner of Zenda means: dance
party 2016-Sc
Lauengram was a: Ruritanian 2016-Com
The
Prisoner of Zenda in the novel is: Rudolf Elphberg 2014-Com-Reg
Ruritania
is an imaginary country in: Central
Europe 2014-Com-Pvt
The
Prisoner of Zenda is rightly called a: melodrama / Romantic 2013-Com-Reg
The
Prisoner of Zenda is written by: Sir Anthony Hope 2013-Com-Reg
Bertram
Bertrand is a poet and a: journalist 2013-Com-Pvt
The King
and the Duke both wish to marry: Princess Flavia 2013-Com-Pvt
The hero in
the novel “The Prisoner of Zenda” is: Rudolf Rassendyll 2012-Sc
Lord
Burlesdon was the brother of: Rudolf
Rassendyll 2012-Sc
The group
called “the Six” refers to: lawless
murderers 2012-Com-Pvt
Rudolf
Rassendyll belonged to: England 2017-Supply, 2012-Com-Pvt
Rudolf Rassendyll was aged: 29 2011-Com-Reg
There was a
close resemblance between Rassendyll and: Rudolf
Elphberg 2011-Com-Reg
The capital
of Ruritania was: Strelsau 2010-Com
Sir Jacob has to have an embassy in six months and Robert is sure that he will take his brother as an:
attaché Supplementary 2012:
The name of Ruritanian Army chief in the novel
“The Prisoner of Zenda” is: Strakencz
The bodyguards of King Elphberg were Col.
Sapt and: Fritz
‘I can’t
kill a woman whom I liked’, the speaker of these
words in novel “Prisoner of Zenda” is:
Michael
King Rudolf Elphberg was imprisoned in the room
at Zenda in: old Castle
Madam De Mauban
is a rich lady from: France