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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what do Eleanor and Henry banter?
(a) The decorations in the castle.
(b) His relationship with Alais.
(c) How he let her out of prison for the holidays.
(d) The dinner that is being served.

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

3. How does Eleanor respond when John asks whether she truly cares about Henry's whereabouts?
(a) She cares more than he could possibly know.
(b) She only now cares about him.
(c) She has never cared about Henry.
(d) She is asking about his whereabouts to be polite.

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

5. About what is Eleanor determined?
(a) John will be king.
(b) Alais will be queen.
(c) Richard will be king.
(d) Geoffrey will be king.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry respond when Eleanor asks whether he ever loved her?

2. What else do they banter about?

3. What does Henry want before he dies?

4. What does Eleanor say will happen if if Alais does not marry Richard?

5. What does Alais say she knows Henry will do, if he has to?

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