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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John admit to Henry?
(a) He is upset because Henry's given Richard everything.
(b) He has been plotting to take the crown since he was a teenager.
(c) He has never liked Henry.
(d) He is angry with Richard.

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. After he exits, what does Eleanor comment to herself?
(a) That she has lost.
(b) That she has not lost.
(c) That Philip will lose.
(d) That Henry will lose.

4. Of what does Alais accuse Eleanor?
(a) Trying to destroy her.
(b) Never caring.
(c) Hurting her.
(d) Cheating on Henry.

5. Why has Henry come?
(a) To get his land back.
(b) To begin a war.
(c) To find his sons.
(d) To offer peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else do they banter about?

2. How does Richard react when Henry reveals that Eleanor has given him the Aquitaine in exchange for freedom?

3. What does Eleanor offer Geoffrey to try on?

4. What causes Richard to pull a dagger on John?

5. For what does Henry suggest Philip wait?

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