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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. How many of Henry's children love him, according to Alais?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) All of them.

2. Where does this play place several historical characters, principally King Henry II of England and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine?
(a) Into the fictionalized context of a family gathering in modern times.
(b) Into the fictionalized context of a family gathering at Christmas.
(c) Into the period of their lives prior to their marriage.
(d) Into the period of their marriage after the birth of their children.

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

4. Henry brings up Rosamund, which in turn, leads Eleanor to do what?
(a) Make a joke about how long she has been dead.
(b) Make a joke about how poor of a mistress she was.
(c) Make a joke about how ugly she was.
(d) Make a joke about how poor she was.

5. For how long has Henry kept Eleanor imprisoned?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry say history will call him?

2. For what does Henry suggest Philip wait?

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

4. Richard says he is going to do everything in his power to have what?

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

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