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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Eleanor comment that Geoffrey has?

2. Why does Henry ask Alais to stay?

3. What does Henry offer Eleanor as they prepare to go in to meet their subjects?

4. How does Henry think Eleanor sees the Aquitaine?

5. What does Henry announce?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation between Eleanor and Henry after everyone else leaves.

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

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

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

5. How does Henry act towards Alais? What is the excuse he gives to Eleanor?

6. What does Henry say he has realized while Eleanor has been in prison?

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

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

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

10. How does Eleanor stop Richard from killing John?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The dialogue is important.

Part 1) Describe the dialogue.

Part 2) Is the dialogue engaging? Why or why not?

Part 3) What is important about the dialogue? Why is this important?

Essay Topic 2

Eleanor seems reluctant to kill.

Part 1) How is this known? How does this compare to Henry?

Part 2) Why might these characters be reluctant to kill?

Part 3) How is Henry's sword ironic and, like Eleanor's daggers, symbolic?

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is used in this play.

Part 1) Give one example of symbolism. What does it symbolize?

Part 2) What is the purpose of this symbolism?

Part 3) How does this symbolism enhance the play for the audience?

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