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

Short Answer Questions

1. What implies that Philip is out for revenge?

2. What does Henry say about Philip's plan to let the princes fight Henry instead of doing it himself?

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

4. Richard enters, complaining about what?

5. How does Henry feel about the way the situation played out?

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

The knives and daggers are important.

Part 1) When do knives and/or daggers appear in this play? Why?

Part 2) How are weapons used as foreshadowing? Why?

Part 3) How do these weapons heighten the emotions of the characters, as well as the sense of drama?

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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