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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry respond when Alais suggests that he adored Eleanor?
(a) He never adored her.
(b) He cannot recall.
(c) He did once.
(d) He still does.

2. Where is this scene set?
(a) In the dining room.
(b) In Henry's bedchamber.
(c) In the castle's reception room.
(d) In the great room.

3. For how long has Henry kept Eleanor imprisoned?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 8 years.

4. For what does Henry suggest Philip wait?
(a) His counter offer.
(b) Alais.
(c) Alais' hand in marriage.
(d) His money.

5. Where does this play place several historical characters, principally King Henry II of England and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine?
(a) Into the period of their marriage after the birth of their children.
(b) Into the period of their lives prior to their marriage.
(c) Into the fictionalized context of a family gathering at Christmas.
(d) Into the fictionalized context of a family gathering in modern times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eleanor then greet Alais?

2. To where does Henry invite Alais?

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

4. What does Henry want before he dies?

5. What happens as the brothers bicker?

(see the answer key)

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