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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry speaks lovingly to Alais, and then as Eleanor watches, what does he do?

2. How does Henry feel about the way the situation played out?

3. Henry declares everyone will be what, until they agree John is to be the next king?

4. What do Geoffrey and John do when Richard is heard offstage?

5. Why is Eleanor glad to hear that Henry cares for Alais?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

All the characters and many of the circumstances of this play are matters of historical record.

Part 1) Describe these characters. Why might the author use real people?

Part 2) What circumstances might be real? How do you know this?

Part 3) What is the author's purpose for putting real characters into both real and fictional circumstances?

Essay Topic 2

Philip manipulates the brothers.

Part 1) How does he do this? Why does he do this?

Part 2) Why do the brothers trust him?

Part 3) Who manipulates him? What does this reveal about the person who manipulates him?

Essay Topic 3

The dialogue is important.

Part 1) Describe the dialogue.

Part 2) Is the dialogue engaging? Why or why not?

Part 3) What is important about the dialogue? Why is this important?

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