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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. Richard says he is going to do everything in his power to have what?
(a) Alais.
(b) The crown.
(c) His brothers hanged.
(d) Both the crown and Alais.

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) Lancelot.
(b) Tut.
(c) Midas.
(d) Lear.

3. Why does Henry not want to argue with Alais?
(a) He is tired of arguing with her.
(b) He has enough enemies as it is.
(c) He is through with her.
(d) She is not of enough importance to him.

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

5. What does Alais say she knows Henry will do, if he has to?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Leave her.
(d) Exile her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eleanor then greet Alais?

2. Henry brings up Rosamund, which in turn, leads Eleanor to do what?

3. What will Henry's plans do for Alais, as well as make John king and Richard powerless?

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

5. What does Alais try on?

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