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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Philip demand?
(a) Either Alais stays Henry's mistress or the Vexin be returned to France's control.
(b) Either Alais be married or he recieves money for the Vexin.
(c) Either Alais stay Henry's mistress or he receives money for the Vexin.
(d) Either Alais be married or the Vexin be returned to France's control.

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

4. For how long has Henry kept Eleanor imprisoned?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 8 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eleanor's response when Alais asks her what she said to convince him?

2. Why does Henry say this person should inherit the crown?

3. What does Henry want before he dies?

4. Where does this play place several historical characters, principally King Henry II of England and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine?

5. Of what does Alais accuse Eleanor?

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