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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the first scene take place?
(a) Eleanor's bedchamber.
(b) Henry's bedchamber.
(c) The Great Hall.
(d) Alais' bedchamber.

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

3. How does Henry respond when Eleanor asks him a question regarding the Vexin?
(a) It is quite beautiful.
(b) It is of no use to him.
(c) It is trivial.
(d) It is essential.

4. Richard says he is going to do everything in his power to have what?
(a) His brothers hanged.
(b) Both the crown and Alais.
(c) The crown.
(d) Alais.

5. What does Henry suggest that the family start doing?
(a) Singing carols.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Hanging holly.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry respond when Alais suggests that he adored Eleanor?

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

3. How big is the Vexin?

4. What does Eleanor say will happen if if Alais does not marry Richard?

5. How does Eleanor respond when John asks whether she truly cares about Henry's whereabouts?

(see the answer key)

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