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

2. How big is the Vexin?
(a) Small.
(b) The size of most of Europe.
(c) Big.
(d) The size of all of France.

3. Henry declares everyone will be what, until they agree John is to be the next king?
(a) Poor.
(b) In danger.
(c) Crazy.
(d) Prisoners.

4. What does Henry want before he dies?
(a) To marry Alais.
(b) To split his kingdom into thirds for his three sons.
(c) To see Eleanor die.
(d) To know who is going to inherit his kingdom.

5. What is Eleanor doing in her chamber?
(a) Lounging by the fire.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Plotting against Henry.
(d) Wrapping Christmas presents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry do as he tells Richard what he imagines Eleanor is saying?

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

3. How does Henry respond when Alais asks when it is safe to believe him?

4. What does Richard do when he bursts out from behind the canopy?

5. Richard enters, complaining about what?

(see the answer key)

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