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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. How might Henry use the Vexin?
(a) A location for a prison.
(b) As a place to grow wheat.
(c) As a launching point from which to invade France if he ever needs to.
(d) A summer retreat.

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

3. What does Henry ask Eleanor to give him?
(a) Peace.
(b) Her hand in marriage again.
(c) Her trust.
(d) Her love.

4. How does his response to whether he ever loved Eleanor affect her?
(a) She is surprised at his response.
(b) She says that will make the fight to come more pleasant.
(c) She is disappointed.
(d) She is angry and vows to get revenge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry want before he dies?

2. How does Eleanor then greet Alais?

3. To whom was Eleanor once married?

4. Of what does Henry remind Eleanor?

5. How does Henry respond when Eleanor asks him a question regarding the Vexin?

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