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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 does Henry say he has to get for John?

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

4. Why does Henry say this person should inherit the crown?

5. How does Henry respond when Eleanor asks him a question regarding the Vexin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What discussion takes place between Philip and Geoffrey?

3. How does Philip want to help John?

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

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

6. How does Eleanor stop Richard from killing John?

7. What plot is Geoffrey working on?

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

9. Why does Henry ask Eleanor if she has gotten the Aquitaine back from Richard?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor and Henry have different perspectives on love.

Part 1) What is each character's perspective on love? Compare these two views.

Part 2) How does this affect their relationships with others and each other?

Part 3) What might be the reason for their differing perspectives? Use the play to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

At the core of the various conflicts is the issue of who loves whom and how much.

Part 1) Give two examples of this from the play. How do these examples reveal the personalities and opinions of the characters involved?

Part 2) How does this issue affect the relationships of the characters?

Part 3) Why are some characters loved more than others?

Essay Topic 3

Act 2, Scene 3 is a climactic scene.

Part 1) Describe this scene. How is this scene climactic?

Part 2) What symbol reappears here? What is the significance of this symbol?

Part 3) What does this scene reveal about all of the characters?

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