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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 is Eleanor's response when Alais asks her what she said to convince him?
(a) She blackmailed him, as usual.
(b) Because she has nothing to lose, she is more dangerous than any of them.
(c) She did nothing to convince him.
(d) She told him she loved him.

2. What does Philip demand?
(a) Either Alais stays Henry's mistress or the Vexin be returned to France's control.
(b) Either Alais be married or the Vexin be returned to France's control.
(c) Either Alais be married or he recieves money for the Vexin.
(d) Either Alais stay Henry's mistress or he receives money for the Vexin.

3. With what type of woman does Henry say he has always fallen in love?
(a) Young ones.
(b) Those who are wealthy.
(c) Who have the rights to land.
(d) Beautiful ones.

4. What does Eleanor say she wants to see?
(a) Philip become king.
(b) Geoffrey become king.
(c) John become king.
(d) Richard become king.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Eleanor comment that Geoffrey has?

2. Geoffrey enters and tries to convince John to do what?

3. How does Henry respond when Eleanor asks whether he ever loved her?

4. What will Henry's plans do for Alais, as well as make John king and Richard powerless?

5. How does Henry respond when Alais asks when it is safe to believe him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eleanor react when Geoffrey asks why he feels only indifference from his parents?

2. What do the brothers do at the beginning of the scene?

3. What discussion takes place between Philip and Geoffrey?

4. What does Eleanor do once she realizes she now has an advantage?

5. How does Alais respond to Henry's attempt at giving her to Richard?

6. What does Henry remind Eleanor, regarding her behavior towards him?

7. What takes place between Alais and Henry at dawn?

8. Why is Philip there?

9. How does Richard react when Eleanor's condition is revealed?

10. How does Richard mockingly refer to Henry? Describe the argument that continues after this comment.

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