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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 does Eleanor respond when John asks whether she truly cares about Henry's whereabouts?
(a) She cares more than he could possibly know.
(b) She has never cared about Henry.
(c) She is asking about his whereabouts to be polite.
(d) She only now cares about him.

2. What does Henry say history will call him?
(a) A great king.
(b) A king's king.
(c) A master bastard.
(d) A queen's king.

3. How does Henry respond when Alais asks when it is safe to believe him?
(a) It is always safe to believe him, even when he lies.
(b) It is only safe to believe him when he tells the truth.
(c) It is never safe to believe him.
(d) She can believe him most of the time.

4. Eleanor comments that she does not much like ___________, except for Alais.
(a) Girls.
(b) Her children.
(c) Maids.
(d) Her husband's mistresses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was Eleanor once married?

2. What does Henry say about his enemies who may be smarter or more ruthless or more dishonest than he?

3. What does Henry want before he dies?

4. How does Henry respond when Alais suggests that he adored Eleanor?

5. Where is this scene set?

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