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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Midas.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Tut.

2. How big is the Vexin?
(a) Big.
(b) The size of most of Europe.
(c) Small.
(d) The size of all of France.

3. What does Eleanor say to them?
(a) Go ahead and kill each other. I am tired of dealing with the lot of you.
(b) People with their differences and hatreds are the origins of war but they could also be the origins of peace.
(c) Do not hurt each other. I do not want blood on my carpet.
(d) Stop already!

4. For what does Henry suggest Philip wait?
(a) His counter offer.
(b) His money.
(c) Alais.
(d) Alais' hand in marriage.

5. What does Geoffrey tell John?
(a) He has never liked him.
(b) He is leaving the kingdom.
(c) What he said in Eleanor's chamber to convince the others to trust him.
(d) Why no one seems to like him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor say she wants to see?

2. What does Richard say when Eleanor says she loves him?

3. Why does this make no difference to Eleanor?

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

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

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