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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alone in her bedchamber, what does Eleanor do?
(a) She thinks about her marriage.
(b) She wishes she could be away from this kingdom.
(c) She cries.
(d) She tries on her jewels.

2. What will Henry's plans do for Alais, as well as make John king and Richard powerless?
(a) Make her his queen.
(b) Give her more property.
(c) End her relationship with Henry.
(d) Keep her with him.

3. What does Henry say about his enemies who may be smarter or more ruthless or more dishonest than he?
(a) There is only one he wishes to defeat.
(b) He will hopefully destroy some of them.
(c) He will still beat them all and have his way.
(d) They will one day beat him.

4. Why does Henry say this person should inherit the crown?
(a) Geoffrey would simply take the crown if it was not given to him.
(b) John would simply take the crown if it was not given to him.
(c) Philip would simply take the crown if it was not given to him.
(d) Richard would simply take the crown if it was not given to him.

5. What does Henry tell Eleanor is the reason for the way he talks to Alais?
(a) To keep his enemy close.
(b) To keep her spirits up.
(c) He loves her.
(d) To prepare her for marrying one of the princes.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what do Eleanor and Henry banter?

2. What else do they banter about?

3. Henry says in the years Eleanor's been in prison he's surprised himself by discovering what?

4. Where is this scene set?

5. After negotiating use of land and horses, why does Richard say he never wrote?

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