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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does this play place several historical characters, principally King Henry II of England and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine?
(a) Into the period of their marriage after the birth of their children.
(b) Into the fictionalized context of a family gathering in modern times.
(c) Into the fictionalized context of a family gathering at Christmas.
(d) Into the period of their lives prior to their marriage.

2. Henry refers to an ancient British king named ____________, whom he describes as having carved his kingdom up to give to his children, something he says he'll never do.
(a) Lear.
(b) Tut.
(c) Midas.
(d) Lancelot.

3. How does Henry respond when Alais suggests that he adored Eleanor?
(a) He never adored her.
(b) He still does.
(c) He cannot recall.
(d) He did once.

4. What does Alais try on?
(a) A gown.
(b) A small crown.
(c) A pair of shoes.
(d) A new cloak.

5. How does Eleanor then greet Alais?
(a) With a shove.
(b) With genuine fondness.
(c) With visible jealousy.
(d) With silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long has Henry kept Eleanor imprisoned?

2. The characters manipulate each other like what?

3. Where is this scene set?

4. What does Alais say she knows Henry will do, if he has to?

5. For what does Henry suggest Philip wait?

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