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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. What has John come to announce?
(a) Henry is coming with the terms for the treaty with France.
(b) Henry is coming to put her back in prison.
(c) Henry has left for the day.
(d) Henry is marrying Alais.

2. 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) Lancelot.
(b) Tut.
(c) Midas.
(d) Lear.

3. As he starts to go, John asks Geoffrey to go with him, but Geoffrey stays. Why does he stay?
(a) Since John is the favorite, he wants nothing to do with him.
(b) He no longer trusts John, now that he is to have the crown.
(c) He wants to spend more time with his mother.
(d) Since John is no longer the favorite, he has no interest in serving him.

4. To where does Henry invite Alais?
(a) To go to dinner with him.
(b) To meet his wife.
(c) To go down to meet the family with him.
(d) To go for a walk.

5. What does Eleanor ask Henry, regarding the Vexin?
(a) How truly important it is to him.
(b) How large it is.
(c) How much he is willing to pay for it.
(d) Where it is located.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Richard accuse Eleanor?

2. What is Eleanor doing in her chamber?

3. As they exit, on what does Henry comment?

4. What would happen to Alais if John were to become king?

5. Why does Henry not want to argue with Alais?

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