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

2. 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) Lancelot.
(c) Tut.
(d) Lear.

3. What would happen to Alais if John were to become king?
(a) She would be his sister.
(b) She would become his mistress.
(c) She would have to leave the kingdom.
(d) She would be married to him.

4. To whom was Eleanor once married?
(a) Philip.
(b) Philip's uncle.
(c) Philip's father.
(d) Philip's brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Geoffrey say is lacking in his life?

3. For how long has Henry kept Eleanor imprisoned?

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

5. Where does the first scene take place?

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