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Question 10: Also the Emperor became more and more excited with curiosity, and with great suspense oneawaited the
hour, when according to mask-law, each masked guest must make himself known. This moment
came,
but although all other unmasked; the secret knight still refused to allow his features to be seen, till at
last
the Queen driven by curiosity, and vexed at the obstinate refusal; commanded him to open his Vizier.
He
opened it, and none of the high ladies and knights knew him. But from the crowded spectators, two
officials advanced, who recognized the black dancer, and horror and terror spread in the saloon, as
they
said who the supposed knight was. It was the executioner of Bergen. But glowing with rage, the King
commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen;
so
disgraced the Empress, and insulted the crown. The culpable threw himself at the Emperor, and said:
"Indeed I have heavily sinned against all noble guests assembled here, but most heavily against you
my
sovereign and my queen. The Queen is insulted by my haughtiness equal to treason, but no
punishment
even blood, will not be able to wash out the disgrace, which you have suffered by me. Therefore oh
King!
allow me to propose a remedy, to efface the shame, and to render it as if not done. Draw your sword
and
knight me, then I will throw down my gauntlet, to everyone who dares to speak disrespectfully of my
king."
All of the following would qualify to support the secret knight being labeled a "criminal" 1st
paragraph
EXCEPT:
A. he was executioner of Bergen.
B. he disobeyed the mask-law.
C. he was physically in the saloon.
D. he represented himself as a knight.
E. he danced and fraternized with royalty.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The job of executioner was not criminal; in fact it was a position required to obey the execution of
the law.
