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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. To whom does Henry say Alais matters?
(a) Only to Eleanor.
(b) Only to Richard.
(c) Only to John.
(d) Only to him.

2. What will Henry's plans do for Alais, as well as make John king and Richard powerless?
(a) End her relationship with Henry.
(b) Give her more property.
(c) Make her his queen.
(d) Keep her with him.

3. What happens as the brothers bicker?
(a) Philip enters.
(b) Eleanor enters.
(c) Henry enters.
(d) John exits.

4. Where is this scene set?
(a) In the dining room.
(b) In the castle's reception room.
(c) In the great room.
(d) In Henry's bedchamber.

5. The characters manipulate each other like what?
(a) Pieces on a chessboard.
(b) Puppets on a string.
(c) Inhuman robots.
(d) Each other's pets.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Henry respond when Alais asks when it is safe to believe him?

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.

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

(see the answer key)

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