The Lion in Winter | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. Where does this play place several historical characters, principally King Henry II of England and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine?

Into the fictionalized context of a family gathering at Christmas.

2. The characters manipulate each other like what?

Pieces on a chessboard.

3. Where does the first scene take place?

Alais' bedchamber.

4. What does Alais try on?

A small crown.

5. What does Henry tell her when he sees her put this on?

She is making a futile gesture.

6. Why does Henry not want to argue with Alais?

He has enough enemies as it is.

7. To whom does Henry say Alais matters?

Only to him.

8. For how long has Henry kept Eleanor imprisoned?

10 years.

9. What would happen to Alais if John were to become king?

She would be married to him.

10. With what type of...
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