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

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry speaks lovingly to Alais, and then as Eleanor watches, what does he do?

2. What is Eleanor now able to do?

3. Henry pours Eleanor wine, asking her what?

4. What does Alais ask Henry as he goes to leave?

5. After he exits, what does Eleanor comment to herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Henry has strong feelings for Alais.

Part 1) How does he realize he has strong feelings for her?

Part 2) Do his newly realized feelings change the way he acts towards her? Why or why not?

Part 3) Does he love her? Why or why not? Is he capable of love? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Alais puts pressure on Henry.

Part 1) What kind of pressure does she put on him?

Part 2) Why does Alais put pressure on him? How does it affect him? Why does it affect him this way?

Part 3) What does the pressure she puts on him reveal about him?

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