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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alais comment about Eleanor?
(a) She seems stern and strict.
(b) She seems shy and uncertain.
(c) She seems kind and loving.
(d) She seems cold and unreachable.

2. How does Henry respond when Eleanor asks whether he ever loved her?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) At first.
(d) Maybe.

3. When Alais asks whether she ever really loved Henry, particularly before Rosamund came into his life, how does Eleanor respond?
(a) No, she never loved him.
(b) She ignores Alais' question.
(c) That was a very long time ago and makes jokes about Rosamund's appearance.
(d) She cannot remember.

4. What does Henry think about his kingdom?
(a) How much it has changed since she has been gone.
(b) How lonely it has been without her.
(c) How pleasant it is to live in a peaceful kingdom.
(d) How much it needs her touch.

5. Henry declares everyone will be what, until they agree John is to be the next king?
(a) Poor.
(b) Crazy.
(c) In danger.
(d) Prisoners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry tell Alais to go to bed?

2. What is Alais doing as this scene begins?

3. What does Eleanor say to Alais?

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

5. Of what does Henry remind Eleanor?

(see the answer key)

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