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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. 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.

2. Of what does Eleanor remind Richard?
(a) Of the evidence she has against him.
(b) Of the love she feels for him.
(c) Of her plot to get him the crown.
(d) Of the arts she taught him.

3. Of what does Eleanor say she almost won?
(a) A game of chess.
(b) The last rebellion she led against Henry.
(c) Her life back.
(d) A riding tournament.

4. How does Eleanor say she would have been happier?
(a) If she had more sons.
(b) If she had been sterile.
(c) If she had a daughter.
(d) If her sons were smarter.

5. With what type of woman does Henry say he has always fallen in love?
(a) Those who are wealthy.
(b) Who have the rights to land.
(c) Beautiful ones.
(d) Young ones.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Henry and Eleanor finish putting up the holly, they banter about whether Henry truly misses whom?

3. For what does Henry suggest Philip wait?

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

5. As Eleanor drinks her wine, what does she recall?

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