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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry want before he dies?
(a) To know who is going to inherit his kingdom.
(b) To split his kingdom into thirds for his three sons.
(c) To marry Alais.
(d) To see Eleanor die.

2. What does Henry tell her when he sees her put this on?
(a) She looks beautiful.
(b) She is making a futile gesture.
(c) They are too small.
(d) It is not warm enough.

3. What do the three brothers do, while John hangs holly?
(a) They dance.
(b) They sing Christmas carols.
(c) They talk about how Eleanor arrived that morning, how she and Richard aren't as close as they once were, and how John is Henry's favorite but how Richard is determined to be king.
(d) They are silent.

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

5. What does Alais try on?
(a) A small crown.
(b) A gown.
(c) A new cloak.
(d) A pair of shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry say history will call him?

2. What happens as the brothers bicker?

3. With what type of woman does Henry say he has always fallen in love?

4. When Richard responds with a pointed remark about Henry's being with Alais, of what does Eleanor remind him?

5. How many of Henry's children love him, according to Alais?

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