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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 wigs.
(b) Her gown.
(c) Her crown.
(d) Her jewels.

2. What does Henry say about his two demands, for Alais' marriage or the return of the Vexin?
(a) They may both happen now.
(b) Neither will happen now.
(c) Alais' marriage will happen now.
(d) The Vexin will happen now.

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

4. How does Richard react when Henry reveals that Eleanor has given him the Aquitaine in exchange for freedom?
(a) He angrily refuses to go through with the ceremony, accusing Eleanor of lying to him and refusing to give her the Aquitaine.
(b) He is surprised that he had fallen into this trap.
(c) He is embarrassed that he had trusted his father.
(d) He is unsure as to what to do.

5. Of what does Richard remind Philip?
(a) He loves him.
(b) He wants to break up with him.
(c) He has not said he loves him.
(d) He cannot stand him.

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

7. Why did Eleanor hate Rosamund?
(a) She was an evil woman.
(b) She taunted Eleanor.
(c) She took her place at Henry's side.
(d) She was more beautiful than Eleanor.

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

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

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

11. What does Henry say that he will give Eleanor if she gives him the Aquitaine?
(a) Her bedchamber.
(b) Her freedom.
(c) His love.
(d) Money.

12. What does Henry ask Eleanor about the Aquitaine?
(a) Where it is located.
(b) Whether he can purchase it from her.
(c) Whether she has gotten it back from Richard.
(d) When she would like to go there.

13. Eleanor agrees, but adds a condition. What is that condition?
(a) Richard must be king.
(b) Henry must find a new lover.
(c) Henry must only love her.
(d) Richard and Alais marry right away.

14. Where are Richard and his brothers locked up?
(a) The wine cellar.
(b) The dungeon.
(c) The tower.
(d) The stables.

15. What does Philip say about his marriage?
(a) He does not want to be married.
(b) It is a strong bond.
(c) It makes no difference.
(d) He wishes it were Richard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Henry speaks lovingly to Alais, and then as Eleanor watches, what does he do?

3. What does Eleanor offer Henry because she is tired?

4. Philip opens the canopy of the bed, suggesting that Richard do what?

5. What does Geoffrey remember about his third birthday?

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