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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 do the three brothers do, while John hangs holly?
(a) They sing Christmas carols.
(b) They dance.
(c) They are silent.
(d) 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.

2. Of what does Alais accuse Eleanor?
(a) Never caring.
(b) Trying to destroy her.
(c) Cheating on Henry.
(d) Hurting her.

3. How does Eleanor then greet Alais?
(a) With a shove.
(b) With visible jealousy.
(c) With silence.
(d) With genuine fondness.

4. When Richard responds with a pointed remark about Henry's being with Alais, of what does Eleanor remind him?
(a) Alais loves him.
(b) Alais is nothing to him.
(c) She raised Alais and cares for her a great deal.
(d) She does not care what Henry does.

5. With what type of woman does Henry say he has always fallen in love?
(a) Beautiful ones.
(b) Who have the rights to land.
(c) Young ones.
(d) Those who are wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The characters manipulate each other like what?

3. What does Henry tell her when he sees her put this on?

4. To where does Henry invite Alais?

5. Where does the first scene take place?

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