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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. As they exit, on what does Henry comment?

2. Richard says he is going to do everything in his power to have what?

3. What does Henry announce?

4. What does Philip demand?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What discussion takes place between Philip and Geoffrey?

2. What takes place between Eleanor and Richard?

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

4. What is revealed about Philip's purpose for his actions?

5. What plot is Geoffrey working on?

6. How much of an enemy can Alais be?

7. Where are Richard and his brothers? Why?

8. To what decision does Henry come regarding his sons?

9. What does Henry say about Eleanor's smile? How does he respond when she asks whether he ever loved her?

10. How does Eleanor threaten Henry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Richard and Philip are in a relationship.

Part 1) Describe this relationship. Were you surprised by this relationship? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does this knowledge of his relationship with Philip change your view of Richard?

Part 3) How is it used as foreshadowing? What does Richard want from his family? How does his needs compare to the needs of his brothers?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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