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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Philip exits, how does Richard refer to Henry?
(a) As a snake.
(b) As a bear.
(c) As a lion.
(d) As an eagle.

2. What does Henry say about Philip's plan to let the princes fight Henry instead of doing it himself?
(a) It is a selfish thing to do.
(b) It is a horrible idea.
(c) It is first-class thinking.
(d) It is so dangerous.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Eleanor determined?

2. As he starts to go, John asks Geoffrey to go with him, but Geoffrey stays. Why does he stay?

3. How does Henry feel about the way the situation played out?

4. Where is this scene set?

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

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