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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Henry believe Richard?
(a) Maybe.
(b) He wants to.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

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

3. When Geoffrey exits, what does Eleanor turn to Richard and tell him?
(a) To kill his brothers.
(b) To bring Philip to her.
(c) To find Henry.
(d) To make an alliance with Philip at any cost.

4. What does Henry do at dawn the next day?
(a) Wakes Eleanor.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Wakes Alais.
(d) Searches for his sons.

5. What does Alais tell Henry to do about his sons?
(a) Kill them.
(b) Leave them there.
(c) Exile them.
(d) Help them escape.

6. Why is Eleanor glad to hear that Henry cares for Alais?
(a) She had been afraid that giving Alais away was not going to hurt.
(b) She wants to be sure Alais is protected.
(c) She is glad he loves someone.
(d) She does not want him using her.

7. After negotiating use of land and horses, why does Richard say he never wrote?
(a) He did not think Philip would answer.
(b) He does not trust Philip.
(c) He did not know what to say.
(d) He cannot spell.

8. How does Alais respond when he tells the family about the deal he had made with Eleanor?
(a) He has lost his mind.
(b) He is only plotting and is not to be believed.
(c) She is shocked that he would do this to her.
(d) He must be believed.

9. Henry and Eleanor toast each other and talk about what?
(a) Eleanor's plans for Henry.
(b) Henry's plans after the confrontation in Philip's bedroom.
(c) Henry's plans for Alais.
(d) Their plans for each other.

10. What happens as Geoffrey and Philip discuss what alliances they could make if Geoffrey were to inherit the throne?
(a) Richard jumps out from behind the bed and wants to join the alliance.
(b) Eleanor arrives and wants to join the alliance.
(c) Henry runs into the room and asks what is going on.
(d) John jumps out from behind a tapestry and accuses Geoffrey of betraying him.

11. What does Richard try to convince Philip to do?
(a) Make an alliance against Henry.
(b) Make an alliance against his brothers.
(c) Make an alliance against Eleanor.
(d) Sign a peace treaty.

12. What does Henry tell Alais?
(a) She is marrying Richard.
(b) He is sending her to Rome.
(c) They are leaving for Rome.
(d) He is leaving for Rome.

13. Why does Philip say he proclaimed his love for Richard?
(a) So he could one day torture Henry with the revelation of his son's deviant nature.
(b) So he could one day rule the kingdom.
(c) Because he loves him.
(d) So he could become Richard's queen.

14. Why does this make no difference to Eleanor?
(a) She is already a prisoner.
(b) She wants him to love Alais.
(c) She does not like him either.
(d) She does not want him to be king.

15. Henry speaks lovingly to Alais, and then as Eleanor watches, what does he do?
(a) He turns and kisses Eleanor.
(b) He tells Alais he was only pretending to love her.
(c) He tells Alais to leave.
(d) He kisses her passionately.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Richard challenge Henry?

2. About what do Henry and Eleanor tease each other?

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

4. What does Henry confess to Alais?

5. When Richard says he never writes anyone, what does Philip do?

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