2. How does Eleanor reply when Richard asks again what she wants?
(a) She wants no one to inherit the throne.
(b) She wants the throne all to herself.
(c) She wants nothing to do with him.
(d) She can get him the throne and Alais, but that she has to have the Aquitaine back to do it.

3. About what do Henry and Eleanor tease each other?
(a) How silly the whole situation is.
(b) How scared they were and what happens next.
(c) How selfish their children are.
(d) How old they have become.

4. What is Eleanor now able to do?
(a) Be free of her sons.
(b) Protect her property.
(c) Stick her knife in Henry's vulnerable spot, his belief that John loves him.
(d) Fall back in love with Henry.

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

Short Answer 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.

2. Where does the first scene take place?

3. Where does this play place several historical characters, principally King Henry II of England and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine?

4. For what has Eleanor come?

5. What does Henry ask Eleanor about the Aquitaine?

(see the answer key)

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