سجين زندا--قصه الصف الثالث الثانوي

سجين زندا (بالإنجليزية: The Prisoner of Zenda) هي رواية مغامرات كتبها الروائي البريطاني أنتوني هوب ونُشرت في عام 1894م ، تمتعت هذه الرواية بشعبية كبيرة شجعته على كتابة روايات أخرى تقع في نفس المكان ، وتدور أحداث الرواية في مملكة روريتانيا الخيالية والتي أصبحت فيما بعد مسرحا لروايات أخرى كتبها اخرون تأثرا بالرواية ، ولقد تم صناعة العديد من الأفلام والتتمات (سيكول) لما لاقته من أعجاب كبير.
في عشية يوم تتويج ملك روريتانيا ردولف يتم تخديره بتوجيه من أخيه الدوق مايكل لكي يصبح غير قادر على أداء وحضور مراسم تتويجه وبالتالي يتم اختيار بديل اخر ، و لكن معاوني رودلف كانوا على أهبة الاستعداد لإتمام مراسم تتويجه مهما كانت الظروف

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فيلم سجين زندا

The Prisoner of Zenda – Chapter 1

 Vocabulary:

egg spoon	ملعقة  لفصل البيض المسلوق عن القشرة	position in society	مكانة في المجتمع
Lord	لورد (لقب أوروبي)	countess	كونتيسة (لقب أوربي)
sir	سير (لقب أوروبي)	except	ما عدا
member	عضو – فرد	annoy	يُضايق / يُزعج
explain	يشرح – يفسر	German university	جامعة ألمانية
German	اللغة الألمانية	Italian	اللغو الايطالية
Spanish	اللغة الأسبانية	French	اللغة الفرنسية
swordsman	مبارز بالسيف	riding  horses	ركوب الخيل
different from	مختلف عن	responsibilities	مسئوليات
realise	يدرك	opportunities	فُرص
an ambassador	سفير	embassy	سفارة
refuse	يرفض	refusal	رفض
moreover	وعلاوة علي ذلك	sound interesting	يبدو ممتعاً
be in a position to	يكون في وضع يمكنه من	certainly	بالتأكيد
sister–in-law	زوجة الأخ	reply / replied /......	يرُد
the royal family	الأسرة المالكة	make a promise	يَعِد
the Elphbergs	عائلة إلفبرج	have an interest in	لديه اهتمام بـ
descendants	أحفاد	in fact,	في الحقيقة..
a straight nose	أنف مستقيم	appearance	مظهر../شكل
the Times newspaper	جريدة التايمز	celebrations	احتفالات
joyous occasion	مناسبة بهيجة	event	حدث هام
prepare for	يستعد / يُجهِز لـ	journey	رحلة
the Alps	جبال الألب	social problems	مشكلات اجتماعية
get into politics	يعمل بالسياسة	I took (his) advice	أخذت بنصيحته
call on	يزور (شخص)	the French capital	العاصمة الفرنسية
journalist	صحفي	ambition	طُمُوح
duke	دوق (لقب أوروبي)	half-brother	أخ غير شقيق
favourite son	ابن مُفضل	coronation	حفل تتويج
get on the train	يستقل القطار	get off the train	ينزل من القطار
fashionably-dressed	أنيقة في ملبسها	wonder	يتساءل
guards	حُراس	passports	جوازات السفر
stare at	يُحملق في	in two days' time	في خلال يومين
border	الحدود	remain	يبقي
inn	فندق صغير	run / ran / run	يـُدير
hunting lodge	منزل صغير يُقيم به الصيادون مؤقتاً	forest	غابة
servant	خادم	step back in surprise	يتراجع في دهشة
conversation	محادثة	relaxed	مسترخ / مستريح
wealthy trader	تاجر ثري	contact	يتصل بـ
castle	قلعة	set off	يبدأ الرحلة
moat	خندق مائي (يُحيط بقلعة مثلا)	mansion	قصر – منزل أحد الأثرياء
country home	منزل ريفي	drawbridge	جسر متحرك
lie against a tree	ينام مستندا إلي شجرة	shade	الظل
enormous	هائل	luggage	الحقائب
tough	صارم - متشدد	medium height	متوسط الطول
extraordinary	رائع - استثنائي	identical	متطابق
sword	سيف	personality	شخصية
amazement	دهشة - استغراب

Characters:

Rudolf Rassendyll	An English wealthy gentleman and the narrator راوي of the story.
Rose Rassendyll	Rudolf Rassendyll's sister-in-law.
Robert Rassendyll (Lord Burlesdon):	Rudolf Rassendyll's brother.
Sir Jacob Borrodaile:	An important Englishman who is about to become an ambassador.
Countess Amelia Rassendyll	A relative أحد أقارب of the Rassendylls who married into the Ruritanian royal family in 1733
Rudolf Elphberg:	The King, Rudolf the Fifth of Ruritania.
George Featherly	An English friend of Rudolf Rassendyll who works in the Paris embassy.
Bertram Bertrand	An English journalist who works in Paris
Antoinette de Mauban	A wealthy French lady.
Duke Michael Elphberg	(the Duke of Strelsau) Rudolf Elphberg's half-brother.
Johann Holf	A servant who works in the Castle of Zenda.
Colonel Sapt	An old soldier who works for the King of Ruritania.
Fritz von Tarlenheim	A gentleman who works for the King of Ruritania.
Josef	A servant to the King of Ruritania.
Marshal Strakencz	An important person in the King of Ruritania' s army.
Princess Flavia	A royal cousin to Rudolf Elphberg and Michael Elphberg.
Max Holf	Johann's brother who works for Duke Michael.
Freyler	a servant at the King's palace.
De Gautet	A Frenchman, one of Duke Michael's Six Men (special soldiers who are loyal to him).
The Six Men (Special soldiers who are loyal to Duke Michael	Bersonin (a Belgian), Detchard (An Englishman), Lauengram (a Ruritanian), Krafstein (a Ruritanian), Rupert Hentzau (a Ruritanian), the most dangerous of the Six Men.
Bernenstein	A trusted gentleman, one of those who help to rescue the King.

Summary of Chapter One

               Rudolf Rassendyll was a very rich Englishman who was 29 years old. He didn't work because he had a lot of money and had a good position in society. His sister-in-law was trying to persuade him to have a job. Sir Jacob Borrodaile who was going to become an ambassador سفير in six months' time wanted Rudolf to work for him. Rose believed that this was a good opportunity for Rudolf. Rudolf agreed to take the job and told Rose and his brother Robert that he was going on a walking tour in the Alps and that he was going to write a book about the social problems in the country. His brother thought that was a good idea as writing a book could be the best way to get into politics. السياسة

               Rudolf was different from his brother in appearance and personality. الشخصية Rudolf believed that having a lot of money and a good position مكانة in society meant that he didn't have to work. But his brother Robert believed that his position in society had responsibilities. Moreover, Rudolf had red hair because a long time ago, one of his relatives, Countess Amelia Rassendyll, married a member of the Ruritanian royal family, the Elphbergs, who were famous for having red hair.

               Rudolf lied to his family about going on a walking tour in the Alps. In fact he was going to Ruritania to attend the coronation of the new king, Rudolf the Fifth. He lied because he didn't want his family to stop him.  On his way to Ruritania, he spent a day in Paris where he met two old friends: George Featherly who worked at the embassy, and Bertram Bertrand who was a famous journalist in Paris. George told Rudolf about Antoinette de Mauban who was well known for her wealth and ambition. She was a guest of the Duke of Strelsau (Duke Michael), the half-brother to the King of Ruritania. The Duke was his father's favourite son. He went back to Strelsau to make preparations استعدادات for the coronation of his brother.

               The next day, Rudolf Rassendyll took the train to Dresden. Antoinette de Mauban was on the same train. At Dresden, Rudolf and Antoinette de Mauban took another train to Ruritania. When they reached the Ruritanian border, the guards checked their passports. They were very surprised to see Rudolf as he looked exactly like the king. Rudolf stopped at Zenda, a town near the border, because all hotels in the capital city of Strelsau were full. Antoinette de Mauban remained ظلت on the train for its journey to the capital.

               Rudolf stayed at an inn which was run by an old woman and her two daughters. The old woman (the owner of the inn) liked Duke Michael very much and she wished he would be the king instead of his brother. She said Duke Michael had always lived in Ruritania and he cared about the people, so people liked him. But his brother, Rudolf Elphberg had been abroad for most of his life and not many people even knew what he looked like. He only liked hunting and good food. The king was staying in a hunting lodge in the forest and from there he would travel to the capital for his coronation.

               Johann, the Dule's servant, arrived at the inn. As soon as he saw Rudolf Rassendyll, he stepped back in surprise as though he had seen something amazing because Rudolf looked exactly like the king. Johann offered Rudolf to stay at his sister's house in Strelsau when he went there to see the coronation. The next morning, Rudolf decided to walk through the forest to the next station where he could take the train to the capital. He thought he might see the king in the forest.

               Rudolf reached the castle. It was very old but well built. There was a moat all around it. There was a large mansion behind it, which was used by Duke Michael as his country home. The old castle could only be reached by a drawbridge between it and the mansion. When Rudolf got tired, he decided to rest by lying against a tree. He fell asleep. He was dreaming about living in the Castle of Zenda when a voice woke him.

               Two men were looking at Rudolf in amazement. They worked for the king. They were Colonel Sapt and Fritz von Tarlenheim. Colonel Sapt recognised the name Rassendyll. Sapt believed that Rudolf Rassendyll and the King looked like identical twins, but they did not have identical personalities or skills. He also said that the king preferred eating to action. He was not a fighting man. Then the king arrived. As Rudolf looked at him, he gave a loud cry and the King stood back in amazement looking at Rudolf.

Answer the following questions:

1) Who is Rudolf Rassendyll?

♥He is a wealthy English gentleman and the narrator of the story.

2) Who is Rose Rassendyll?

♥She is Rudolf Rassendyll's sister–in–law. She is Robert Rassendyll's wife.

3) Who is Robert Rassendyll?

♥He is Rudolf Rassendyll's brother and he is Lord Burlesdon.

4) Why doesn't Rudolf Rassendyll work?

♥Because he enjoys an important position in society and he has enough money to do what he wants to.

5) What foreign languages could Rudolf Rassendyll speak?

♥He could speak French, German, Italian and Spanish.

6) What things was Rudolf Rassendyll good at?

♥He was good at using guns and swords and riding horses.

7) According to Rose Rassendyll, what makes Rudolf different from his brother?

a- He has red hair, but Robert doesn't.

b- Robert realizes his position in society has responsibilities, but Rudolf only sees opportunities in his position.

8) Who is Sir Jacob Borrodaile?

♥He is an important English man who is about to become an ambassador.

9) What kind of work does Rose suggest Rudolf should do?

♥She suggests that Rudolf should work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile.

10) Rose is a very persuasive person. Explain.

♥She has a way of asking people to do things which is impossible to refuse. She has persuaded Rudolf to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile.

11) When is Sir Jacob going to become an ambassador?

♥He is going to become an ambassador in six months' time.

12) Why did Rudolf Rassendyll agree to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile?

♥He thought the job sounded quite interesting and Rose persuaded him.

13) What is "Ruritania"?

♥It is a small country in the middle of Europe.

14) Why did Rudolf Rassendyll decide to visit Ruritania?

♥He decided to go there to attend the coronation of King Rudolf the Fifth.

15) Why have the Rassendyll family been interested in the Elphberg family?

♥ Because in 1733, Countess Amelia Rassendyll married a member of the Ruritanian royal family, the Elphbergs.

16) What kind of paintings does Rudolf Rassendyll have on his walls?

♥He has paintings of Countess Amelia and her descendents.

17) What common physical features did the Elphbergs have?

♥They had red hair and straight noses.

18) Why didn't Rudolf tell his family about his plans to travel to Ruritania?

♥He didn't want them to stop him.

19) What did Rudolf Rassendyll tell his relations about the journey?

♥He told them he was going for a walking tour in the Alps.

20) What kind of books did Rudolf say he was going to write?

♥He said he was going to write a book about social problems in the country.

21) Did Rudolf really write a book about social problems?

♥No, he didn't.

22) What kind of books did Rudolf finally write?

♥He wrote a book about his adventures in Ruritania.

23) What did Rudolf Rassendyll do in Paris?

♥He called on some of his old friends.

24) Who is George Featherly?

♥He is an English friend of Rudolf who works in the Paris embassy.

25) Who is Bertram Bertrand?

♥He is an English journalist who works in Paris.

26) Who is Antoinette de Mauban?

♥She is a wealthy French lady. She is very ambitious. She loves Duke Michael.

27) What relation is Duke Michael to Rudolf Elphberg?

♥Duke Michael is the half brother to Rudolf Elphberg, the king of Ruritania.

28) What is the capital of Ruritania?

♥Strelsau is the capital of Ruritania.

29) George Featherly thinks that Duke Michael won't enjoy the coronation of his half brother Rudolf. What reason does he give for this?

♥He thinks that Michael doesn't like being only a duke so he wishes he were the king.

30) Who has the right to become the king of Ruritania? Why?

♥Rudolf Elphberg, as he is the older son.

31) Why did Rudolf Rassendyll tell his friend George that he was going to Ruritania?

♥If he had told him, he would have told Bertram (a journalist) and the news would have been in all the newspapers within days.

32) Who did Rudolf see on the train to Dresden?

♥Antoinette de Mauban.

33) Why did the guards at the border stare at Rudolf Rassendyll?

♥Because he looked very much like Rudolf Elphberg, the King of Ruritania.

34) Why couldn't Rudolf Rassendyll stay in the capital city, Strelsau?

♥ Because all the hotels there were full with people who wanted to see the coronation.

35) What do you know about Zenda?

♥It's a small town, 80 kilometers from the capital and about 10 kilometers from the border. It has a famous castle.

 36) What did the owner of the inn think of Michael, Duke of Strelsau?

♥She loved him. She said he had always lived in Ruritania and he cared about the people, so people liked him. She wished the Duke was the King and not his brother.

37) What did the owner of the inn think of the king?

♥She said he was almost a stranger. He's been abroad for most of his life and not many people even know how he looks like.

38) Why did Rudolf Rassendyll decide to walk in the forest?

♥ So that he might see the king.

39) What did the owner of the inn think Rudolf Elphberg should do?

♥She thought he should let the Duke (Michael) become their King.

40) Who is Johann Holf?

♥He is a servant who works in the castle of Zenda.

41) Why did Johann step back in surprise as soon as he saw Rudolf Rassendyll?

♥ Because Rudolf Rassendyll looked exactly like the King.

42) Describe the castle of Zenda.

♥It was very old but well-built. - There was a moat all around it. - Behind it was a large modern mansion. - It could only be reached by a drawbridge between it and the mansion. - It was well defended.

43) Who is Colonel Sapt?

♥He is an old soldier who works for the King of Ruritania.

44) Who is Fritz von Tarlenheim?

♥He is a gentleman who works for the King of Ruritania.

45) Were the King and Duke Michael friends? Why?

♥No, because both of them wanted the same thing (the throne العرش) and the same wife (Flavia).

46) Why was the King at the Duke's hunting lodge at Zenda?

♥He was there because Duke Michael invited him to rest there until the day of the coronation.

47) Why was Duke Michael at Strelsau?

♥He was there to make preparations for the coronation.

48) Why did Johann invite Rudolf Rassendyll to stay at his sister's house?

♥ Because all the hotels were full in Strelsau and Johann himself was unable to go.

49) What did Colonel Sapt look like?

♥He was short but looked very tough with light blue eyes. He looked like a soldier.

50) What did Fritz von Tarlenheim look like?

♥He was thin and of medium height. He looked like a gentleman.

Read the quotations and answer the questions:

1)        “ You are 29 years old. Are you going to do anything useful? “

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Rose Rassendyll to Rudolf.

b-    Why doesn’t the addressed person do anything useful?

♥T Because he has enough money to do anything he wants to and he enjoys an important position in society.

c-     Do you think people ever have qiute enough money? Why? Why not?

♥No, I don’t think so because no matter how much money people have, they always want more.

2)    “I nearly have enough money to do anything I want to and I enjoy an important position in society. “

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Rudolf Rassendyll to Rose, his brother’s wife.

b-    Why does the speaker enjoy an important position?

♥The speaker enjoys an important position because his brother is Lord Burlesdon and his brother’s wife is a countess.

c-     What is the addressed person trying to persuade the speaker to do?

♥She is trying to persuade him to do something useful or to work.

3)    “It’s not just your red hair that makes you different from your brother. “

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Rose said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    What else makes the addressed person different from his brother apart from having red hair?

♥He doesn’t realize that his position in society has responsibilities.

c-     According to the speaker, what was wrong with the addressed person?

♥He doesn’t do anything useful.

4)     “Good, because I have some news for you.”

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Rose said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    What was the good news the speaker had?

♥Sir Jacob Borrodaile was going to be an ambassador and he wanted Rudolf Rassendyll to work for him.

c-     What was the addressed person’s reaction?

♥He agreed to take the job offered to him.

5)    “He is going to be an ambassador in six months’ time.”

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Rose said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    Who is the speaker talking about?

♥Sir Jacob Borrodaile.

c-     What does the speaker want the addressed person to do?

♥She wants him to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile.

6)    “My sister–in-law has a way of asking people to do things which is impossible to refuse.”

a-     Who said this?

♥Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    When did the speaker say this?

♥He said this when Rose persuaded him to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile.

c-     Who was his sister –in- law?

♥Rose Rassendyll.

7)     “To a man like me, opportunities are responsibilities”

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Rudolf Rassendyll said this to Rose and his brother Robert.

b-    What does the speaker mean by this sentence?

♥He means he takes every opportunity to reach his goals.

c-     What did the speaker agree to do to please the addressed person?

♥He agreed to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile.

8)    “Writing a book is the best way to get into politics”

a-     Who said this to him?

♥Robert Rassendyll said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    When did the speaker say this sentence?

♥The speaker said this sentence when Rudolf said he was going to write a book about social problems in the country.

c-     What kind of books did the addressed person actually write?

♥He wrote a book about his journey to Ruritania.

9)    “He’s the half brother to the King of Ruritania. People say he was his father’s favourite son.”

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥George Featherly said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    Who are they talking about?

♥They’re talking about Michael, the Duke of Strelsau.

c-     Why do people like Michael more than the King?

♥ Because he has always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people, but the King is almost a stranger and he’s been abroad most of his life.

10)  “I decided it would be best to stop at Zenda”

a- Who said this?

♥Rudolf Rassendyll.

b- Why would it be best for the speaker to stay at Zenda?

♥ Because all the hotels in the capital city, Strelsau were full.

c-Why did the speaker go to Ruritania?

♥He went there to attend the coronation of King Rudolf the Fifth.

11)    ”He is almost a stranger.”

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥The owner of the inn said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    Who were they talking about?

♥They were talking about the King of Ruritania.

c-     Why was that person “almost a stranger”?

♥That person was almost a stranger because he had been abroad for most of his life and not many people even knew what he looked like.

12)  “I wish he’d stay in the forest. People say he only likes hunting and good food.”

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥The owner of the inn said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    Who was the speaker talking about?

♥Rudolf Elphberg.

c-     Why did the speaker want that person to stay in the forest?

♥ Because she didn’t want him to go to Strelsau to be crowned as the king of Ruritania.

13)  "But why's the King here, if it's the Duke's land?"

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Rudolf Rassendyll said this to the owner of the inn.

b-    Where was the King at that time?

♥He was staying in a hunting lodge in the forest near Zenda.

c-     Where was the Duke at that time? Why?

♥The Duke was in Strelsau to prepare for the coronation of the new King.

14)  "I feel quite sorry for the Duke, but it is right that the older brother becomes the King."

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Rudolf Rassendyll said this to the owner of the inn.

b-    Why did the speaker feel sorry for the Duke?

♥ Because the Duke couldn't become the King although many people liked him as he wasn't the older brother.

c-     Why weren't the Duke and his brother good friends?

♥ Because both of them wanted the same thing and the same wife.

15)  "This gentleman has come to our country to see the coronation"

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥The owner of the inn said this to Johann.

b-    Who did the speaker mean by "this gentleman"?

♥She meant Rudolf Rassendyll.

c-     Whose coronation was going to take place?

♥The coronation of Rudolf the Fifth, king of Ruritania was going to take place.

16)  "It is the red hair. We don't often see it in our country unless you're part of the King's family, the Elphbergs."

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥One of the daughters of the owner of the inn said this to her mother and Johann.

b-    When did the speaker say this?

♥She said this when Johann was very surprised to see Rudolf Rassendyll at the hotel. Rudolf looked exactly like the King.

c-     Why did the person they were talking about get his red hair?

♥He got it because Countess Amelia married one of the Elphbergs a long time ago.

17)  "Why look at him! It's amazing!"

a-     Who said this?

♥One of the two men who worked for the King said this.

b-    Who were they talking about?

♥They were talking about Rudolf Rassendyll.

c-     What was amazing about that person?

♥He looked just like the King.

18)  "He's about the same height as the King, too! This really is extraordinary."

a-     Who said this to whom? Who does "he" refer to?

♥Colonel Sapt said this to Fritz von Tarlenheim. "He" refers to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    Where and when was that said?

♥That was said in the forest when they saw Rudolf Rassendyll.

c-     What was the speaker's and the addressed person's job?

♥They both worked for the King of Ruritania.

19)  "Although you look like identical twins, you don't have identical personalities or skills."

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥Colonel Sapt said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    Who did the addressed person look like?

♥He looked exactly like the King of Ruritania, Rudolf Elphberg.

c-     In what way was the addressed person different from the other person?

♥Rudolf Rassendyll was good with a gun and a strong swordsman. The King prefers eating to action. He only likes hunting and good food.

20)           "He's always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people, so people like him."

a-     Who said this to whom?

♥The owner of the inn said this to Rudolf Rassendyll.

b-    Who is the person talking about?

♥Duke Michael.

c-     What more does the speaker think about the person?

♥She wished the Duke was the new King and not his brother and that many people also wanted the same thing.

Find and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences:

1.        Rudolf Rassendyll and the King of Ruritania looked like different twins.

2.      Robert Rassendyll has always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people.

3.      Fritz von Tarlenheim looked very tough and looked like a soldier.

4.      Dresden was the capital city of Ruritania.

5.      On his way to Ruritania, Rudolf Rassendyll stopped in Paris for a week.

6.      Lord Burlesdon realised that his position in society had abilities.

7.       Robert Rassendyll believed that taking photographs was the best way to get into politics.

8.      Rose Rassendyll was so persuasive that Rudolf Rassendyll agreed to get married.

9.      Rudolf Rassendyll didn't know how to use a sword.

10.    Antoinette de Mauban was an Italian poor woman.

11.      Johann Holf was the Duke of Strelsau.

12.    Not many people even knew what George Featherly looked like.

13.    Bertram Bertrand was a banker in Paris.

14.    Rudolf Elphberg and Michael Elphberg had red hair.

15.    In 1733, Countess Rose Rassendyll married a member of the Ruritanian royal family.

16.    Rudolf Rassendyll told his family that he was going to Ruritania.

17.     Rudolf Rassendyll told his family that he was going to write a book about his visit to Ruritania.

18.    At the Ruritanian border, the guards stared at Rudolf Rassendyll and his passport for some time before arresting him.

19.    Duke Michael was in Strelsau to make preparation for the king's wedding.

20.  According to Rudolf Rassendyll, everybody ever has enough money to do what they want.

21.    The king was staying in a hunting lodge in the desert , very near to Zenda.

22.  Because Rudolf Rassendyll looked exactly like the king, Johann Holf fell unconscious as soon he saw him.

23.  Johann Holf offered Rudolf Rassendyll to stay at his nephew's house during his stay in Strelsau.

24.  The owner of the inn wished Colonel Sapt would become the king and not his brother.

25.  All the hotels in Strelsau were full with people who came to attend the king's funeral.

26.  Sir Jacob Borrodaile was going to become a prime minister in six moths' time.

27.   The Times newspaper said that Rudolf the Fifth was to become king of England.

28.  Michael Elphberg was the half-cousin to the King of Ruritania.

29.  The Castle of Zenda could only be reached by a rope bridge between it and the mansion.

30.       Rudolf Rassendyll got his red hair from one of his descendants.

31.    The inn where Rudolf Rassendyll stayed was painted by a woman and her two daughters.

32.  Lord Burlesdon was responsible for the land around Zenda and its castle.

33. Bertram's family were rich but they were less important than the Rassendylls.

34.  The king was staying in a hunting lodge in the forest near Zenda and from there he would travel to the border for his coronation.

35. Rudolf Rassendyll was lying to Rose when he said that he was going on a walking tour in the Amazon and was going to write a book about social problems in the country.

36. Rudolf Rassendyll was the latest ancestor to have the appearance of the Ruritanian royal family as he had red hair and straight nose.

37.  Robert Rassendyll believes that writing a book is the best way to get into medicine.

38. It was said that Rudolf Elphberg was his father’s favourite son.

39. Robert Rassendyll thought it would be boring to see the coronation of the new King.

40.  There was a lot of excitement in Ruritania about the funeral of King Rudolf the Fifth.

41.    As Rudolf Rassendyll looked exactly like the King, Johann kept looking at him in despise as though he had seen something amazing.

42.  As he got tired after walking through the forest, Rudolf Rassendyll decided to rest by lying against one of the enormous buildings.

43.  Rudolf Rassendyll fell into a deep sleep in the forest forgetting all about the train he should have caught to Paris and his luggage that would be waiting at the station.

44.   Rudolf Rassendyll was just talking about living in the castle of Zenda when a voice woke him.

45.  Although Rudolf Rassendyll and the King look like identical twins, they have different activities.

46.  Rose and Tarlenheim were so faithful to the king that they would do anything for him.

47.   Amazing celebrations were planned in Ruritania for the murder of the new King.

48.  Rudolf Rassendyll agreed to work for Josef because he thought the job was interesting and to please his sister –in- law, Rose.

49.  According to Rudolf Rassendyll, nobody ever has enough time to do what they want to.

50. Although Rudolf Rassendyll had an important job in society, he didn’t realize that his position had responsibilities.

51.    Rudolf Rassendyll had not been lazy all his life as he had studied hard and learned a lot when he was at a German school and Egyptian university.

52.  On his way to Ruritania, Rudolf spent a day in New York where he met some old friends.

53. Antoinette de Mauban was well-known for her wealth and nutrition.

54.  Although many people in France liked Duke Michael, his half brother, Rudolf, was going to become the new king.

55. Although Rose Rassendyll and Antoinette de Mauban were traveling on the same train, they didn’t talk to each other.

56. Antoinette de Mauban remained on the train for its journey to Strelsau, but Rudolf Rassendyll got off the train at London.

57.  The owner of the inn at Zenda wasn’t interested in the execution of the new King.

58. Johann stepped back in anger as soon as he had seen Rudolf Rassendyll because Rudolf looked exactly like the King.

59. It is not common to see someone with black eyes in Ruritania unless they are part of the King’s family, the Elphbergs.

60.  The old castle could only be reached by a staircase between it and the modern mansion.

                                                               

                                                               

Answers

1-       Rudolf Rassendyll and the King of Ruritania looked like identical twins.

2-     Duke Michael has always lived in Ruritania and he cares about the people.

3-     Colonel Sapt looked very tough and looked like a soldier.

4-     Strelsau was the capital city of Ruritania.

5-     On his way to Ruritania, Rudolf Rassendyll stopped in Paris for a day.

6-     Lord Burlesdon realised that his position in society had responsibilities.

7-      Robert Rassendyll believed that writing a book was the best way to get into politics.

8-     Rose Rassendyll was so persuasive that Rudolf Rassendyll agreed to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile.

9-     Rudolf Rassendyll was a strong swordsman.

10-   Antoinette de Mauban was a French wealthy woman.

11-     Michael Elphberg was the Duke of Strelsau.

12-   Not many people even knew what Rudolf Elphberg looked like.

13-   Bertram Bertrand was a famous journalist in Paris.

14-   Only Rudolf Elphberg had red hair.

15-   In 1733, Countess Amelia Rassendyll married a member of the Ruritanian royal family.

16-   Rudolf Rassendyll didn't tell his family that he was going to Ruritania.

17-    Rudolf Rassendyll told his family that he was going to write a book about social problems in the country.

18-   At the Ruritanian border, the guards stared at Rudolf Rassendyll and his passport for some time before letting him into the country.

19-   Duke Michael was in Strelsau to make preparation for the king's coronation.

20- According to Rudolf Rassendyll, nobody ever has enough money to do what they want.

21-   The king was staying in a hunting lodge in the forest , very near to Zenda.

22- Because Rudolf Rassendyll looked exactly like the king, Johann Holf stepped back in surprise as soon he saw him.

23- Johann Holf offered Rudolf Rassendyll to stay at his sister's house during his stay in Strelsau.

24- The owner of the inn wished Duke Michael would become the king and not his brother.

25- All the hotels in Strelsau were full with people who came to attend the king's coronation.

26- Sir Jacob Borrodaile was going to become an ambassador in six moths' time.

27-  The Times newspaper said that Rudolf the Fifth was to become king of Ruritania.

28- Michael Elphberg was the half-brother to the King of Ruritania.

29- The Castle of Zenda could only be reached by a drawbridge between it and the mansion.

30-Rudolf Rassendyll got his red hair from one of his ancestors.

31-         The inn where Rudolf Rassendyll stayed was run by a woman and her two daughters.

32-       Duke Michael was responsible for the land around Zenda and its castle.

33-      Rose’s family were rich but they were less important than the Rassendylls.

34-       The king was staying in a hunting lodge in the forest near Zenda and from there he would travel to the capital for his coronation.

35-      Rudolf Rassendyll was lying to Rose when he said that he was going on a walking tour in the Alps and was going to write a book about social problems in the country.

36-      Rudolf Rassendyll was the latest descendant to have the appearance of the Ruritanian royal family as he had red hair and straight nose.

37-       Robert Rassendyll believes that writing is the best way to get into politics.

38-      It was said that Michael Elphberg was his father’s favourite son.

39-      Robert Rassendyll thought it would be fantastic to see the coronation of the new King.

40-       There was a lot of excitement in Ruritania about the coronation of King Rudolf the Fifth.

41-         As Rudolf Rassendyll looked exactly like the King, Johann kept looking at him in surprise as though he had seen something amazing.

42-       As he got tired after walking through the forest, Rudolf Rassendyll decided to rest by lying against one of the enormous trees.

43-       Rudolf Rassendyll fell into a deep sleep in the forest forgetting all about the train he should have caught to Strelsau and his luggage that would be waiting at the station.

44-        Rudolf Rassendyll was just dreaming about living in the castle of Zenda when a voice woke him.

45-       Although Rudolf Rassendyll and the King look like identical twins, they have different personalities.

46-       Sapt and Tarlenheim were too faithful to the king that they would do anything for him.

47-        Amazing celebrations were planned in Ruritania for the coronation of the new King.

48-       Rudolf Rassendyll agreed to work for Sir Jacob Borrodaile because he thought the job was interesting and to please his sister –in- law, Rose.

49-       According to Rudolf Rassendyll, nobody ever has enough money to do what they want to.

50-      Although Rudolf Rassendyll had an important position in society, he didn’t realize that his position had responsibilities.

51-         Rudolf Rassendyll had not been lazy all his life as he had studied hard and learned a lot when he was at a German school and German university.

52-       On his way to Ruritania, Rudolf spent a day in Paris where he met some old friends.

53-      Antoinette de Mauban was well-known for her wealth and ambition.

54-       Although many people in Ruritania liked Duke Michael, his half brother, Rudolf, was going to become the new king.

55-      Although Rudolf Rassendyll and Antoinette de Mauban were traveling on the same train, they didn’t talk to each other.

56-      Antoinette de Mauban remained on the train for its journey to Strelsau, but Rudolf Rassendyll got off the train at Zenda.

57-       The owner of the inn at Zenda wasn’t interested in the coronation of the new King.

58-      Johann stepped back in surprise as soon as he had seen Rudolf Rassendyll because Rudolf looked exactly like the King.

59-      It is not common to see someone with red hair in Ruritania unless they are part of the King’s family, the Elphbergs.

60-       The old castle could only be reached by a drawbridge between it and the modern mansion.

                                                    

Homework

Answer the following questions:

1) The old castle at Zenda was well-defended. Explain

2) What did the guards at the Ruritanian border do?

3) Why was there a lot of excitement in the capital city, Strelsau?

4) What do people say about Rudolf Elphberg?

5) Rudolf Rassendyll didn't work but he had a lot of money. Where did he get his money?

Read the quotations and answer the questions:

1) "He's about the same height as the King, too!! This really is extraordinary."

a- Who said this to whom?

b- Who was the person they were talking about?

c- Where was this said?

2) "No, I have never seen him, but I hope to do so on Wednesday at the coronation."

a- Who said this to whom?

b- Whose coronation was going to take place on Wednesday?

c- Why was the addressed person surprised when he or she saw the speaker?

Find and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences:

1) Rudolf Rassendyll and Rudolf Elphberg were much different from each other.

2) The King stood back in amazement as soon as he saw Countess Amelia Rassendyll.

3) George Featherly worked for the King of Ruritania.

4) Johann said he'd contact his sister in Strelsau and tell her that he was coming for lunch.

5) Rudolf Elphberg was an officer in the British Army