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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry convince Alais?

2. Why does this make no difference to Eleanor?

3. Eleanor realizes she now has an advantage, and tells Geoffrey what?

4. As Philip exits, how does Richard refer to Henry?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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