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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry offer Eleanor as they prepare to go in to meet their subjects?
(a) His gloves.
(b) His horse.
(c) His arm.
(d) His hand.

2. What do the three brothers do, while John hangs holly?
(a) They are silent.
(b) They dance.
(c) They sing Christmas carols.
(d) They talk about how Eleanor arrived that morning, how she and Richard aren't as close as they once were, and how John is Henry's favorite but how Richard is determined to be king.

3. What does Eleanor ask Henry, regarding the Vexin?
(a) Where it is located.
(b) How large it is.
(c) How truly important it is to him.
(d) How much he is willing to pay for it.

4. What does Alais try on?
(a) A pair of shoes.
(b) A gown.
(c) A small crown.
(d) A new cloak.

5. 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) She can believe him most of the time.
(d) It is never safe to believe him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How might Henry use the Vexin?

3. What does Henry want before he dies?

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

5. How does his response to whether he ever loved Eleanor affect her?

(see the answer key)

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