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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 he starts to go, John asks Geoffrey to go with him, but Geoffrey stays. Why does he stay?

2. With what type of woman does Henry say he has always fallen in love?

3. 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.

4. When Richard responds with a pointed remark about Henry's being with Alais, of what does Eleanor remind him?

5. What does Henry tell her when he sees her put this on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What plans do the boys make once their mother arrives?

4. How does Eleanor threaten Henry?

5. About what do Eleanor and Henry banter?

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

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

8. How much of an enemy can Alais be?

9. What takes place between Eleanor and Richard?

10. Why is Philip there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor and Henry have a love-hate relationship.

Part 1) Describe this relationship. Why do they have this type of relationship?

Part 2) How does this relationship affect their family?

Part 3) Is anything resolved, regarding this relationship, by the end of the play? Why or why not?

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

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?

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