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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eleanor offer Geoffrey to try on?
(a) Her gown.
(b) Her crown.
(c) Her wigs.
(d) Her jewels.

2. When Richard says he never writes anyone, what does Philip do?
(a) He agrees that he does not anyone.
(b) He apologizes.
(c) He begins to sob.
(d) He changes the subject and asks what kind of deal they could make.

3. Philip opens the canopy of the bed, suggesting that Richard do what?
(a) Rest and relax.
(b) Make the bed.
(c) Hide and listen to what Henry has to say.
(d) Take a nap.

4. Why does Henry say he made the deal?
(a) Because of the treaty with Philip.
(b) Because he cares for Richard.
(c) Because he wants what Eleanor wants.
(d) Because he no longer loves Alais.

5. What is Alais doing as this scene begins?
(a) Knitting by the fire and singing Christmas carols.
(b) Sleeping by the fire.
(c) Reading a book by the fire.
(d) Sitting by the fire, adding spices to a pot of hot wine and singing a Christmas carol.

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

7. Eleanor realizes she now has an advantage, and tells Geoffrey what?
(a) To keep John away from Henry.
(b) To take John to Philip.
(c) To take Philip to John.
(d) To keep John away from Philip.

8. What does Eleanor say to them?
(a) Go ahead and kill each other. I am tired of dealing with the lot of you.
(b) Stop already!
(c) People with their differences and hatreds are the origins of war but they could also be the origins of peace.
(d) Do not hurt each other. I do not want blood on my carpet.

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

10. What causes Richard to pull a dagger on John?
(a) John waves a dagger in Richard's face.
(b) John mocks him.
(c) John threatens him.
(d) John is scared of knives.

11. What reminds John that he agreed to join with Philip in a war against Henry?
(a) Philip shows up and reminds him.
(b) John hears Philip's army outside.
(c) John receives a note from Philip asking how many soldiers he needs.
(d) Geoffrey pointedly comments that there is still Philip to consider.

12. 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) Henry runs into the room and asks what is going on.
(c) John jumps out from behind a tapestry and accuses Geoffrey of betraying him.
(d) Eleanor arrives and wants to join the alliance.

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

14. Why does Henry tell Alais to go to bed?
(a) He and Eleanor need to talk.
(b) He wants to be alone.
(c) He does not want to see her.
(d) He realizes she is tired.

15. What does Richard say is the only thing he wants from Henry?
(a) His money.
(b) His crown.
(c) His affection.
(d) His head.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry describe himself?

2. She looks at herself in her mirror and wonders what?

3. Why is Eleanor glad to hear that Henry cares for Alais?

4. What does Henry say about his two demands, for Alais' marriage or the return of the Vexin?

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

(see the answer keys)

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