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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Geoffrey say when John continues to hesitate?
(a) He reminds him that it is either Richard on the throne or him.
(b) He reminds him that he owes him.
(c) He asks him why he is waiting.
(d) He asks him if he is feeling alright.

2. When Richard responds with a pointed remark about Henry's being with Alais, of what does Eleanor remind him?
(a) She raised Alais and cares for her a great deal.
(b) Alais loves him.
(c) Alais is nothing to him.
(d) She does not care what Henry does.

3. What happens as the brothers bicker?
(a) Eleanor enters.
(b) Henry enters.
(c) John exits.
(d) Philip enters.

4. How might Henry use the Vexin?
(a) A location for a prison.
(b) As a launching point from which to invade France if he ever needs to.
(c) A summer retreat.
(d) As a place to grow wheat.

5. What promises does Henry make to Eleanor?
(a) He will strike back if she strikes at him.
(b) He will give her the Vexin.
(c) He will love her forever.
(d) He will leave her in peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. When would Philip add his soldiers to John's?

2. 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.

3. What does Alais think Henry likes to do with her?

4. The characters manipulate each other like what?

5. How does Henry respond when Alais suggests that he adored Eleanor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry say about his and Eleanor's ideas for the future of his kingdom?

2. How does Philip want to help John?

3. Why does John enter? What is Eleanor's response?

4. What do Geoffrey and John do as Richard is heard offstage?

5. What would Alais like to see happen to Eleanor?

6. What is Eleanor doing, while she is alone in her chamber?

7. To whom does Henry refer, discussing what he will do with his kingdom?

8. About what do Eleanor and Henry banter?

9. Why does Henry want Richard to have the crown?

10. What do the boys do when they believe they are trapped in the wine cellar?

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