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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How might Henry use the Vexin?
(a) As a launching point from which to invade France if he ever needs to.
(b) As a place to grow wheat.
(c) A location for a prison.
(d) A summer retreat.

2. As they exit, on what does Henry comment?
(a) How he can still see love in Eleanor's smile.
(b) How beautiful she still is.
(c) How little has changed between them.
(d) How much she still loves him.

3. What does Alais say she knows Henry will do, if he has to?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Leave her.
(c) Kill her.
(d) Exile her.

4. Eleanor pulls out a small knife and begins to do what with it?
(a) Stab pillow.
(b) Carve her will into her arm.
(c) Stab Richard.
(d) Whittle.

5. Eleanor comments that she does not much like ___________, except for Alais.
(a) Her husband's mistresses.
(b) Her children.
(c) Girls.
(d) Maids.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry respond when Eleanor asks him a question regarding the Vexin?

2. What does John admit to Henry?

3. Why does Henry ask Alais to stay?

4. What does Geoffrey say when John continues to hesitate?

5. About what is Eleanor determined?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry act towards Alais? What is the excuse he gives to Eleanor?

2. About what is this play?

3. How is it learned that there is a romance between Philip and Richard?

4. What does Henry say about his and Eleanor's ideas for the future of his kingdom?

5. What does Richard do when Philip mentions their relationship to his father?

6. Why does Henry want Richard to have the crown?

7. What is revealed about Philip's purpose for his actions?

8. What takes place between Alais and Henry at dawn?

9. What plans do the boys make once their mother arrives?

10. To what decision does Henry come regarding his sons?

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