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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alais say this about the brothers?

2. What does Alais say Eleanor sees when she looks at Henry?

3. To what does Richard challenge Henry?

4. How does Alais respond when he tells the family about the deal he had made with Eleanor?

5. When Richard says he never writes anyone, what does Philip do?

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

Eleanor changes, emotionally, as the play progresses.

Part 1) How does one know a change occurs in her?

Part 2) Why does this change occur?

Part 3) Is this change permanent? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor says she had no intention of causing Henry's death.

Part 1) Is she telling the truth? How do you know?

Part 2) Why does she say this?

Part 3) What does this reveal about her character? Has she changed throughout the course of the play? Was she keeping part of herself secret until now? Use the play to support your response.

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