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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. What does Henry say about his enemies who may be smarter or more ruthless or more dishonest than he?
(a) He will hopefully destroy some of them.
(b) They will one day beat him.
(c) There is only one he wishes to defeat.
(d) He will still beat them all and have his way.

2. To whom does Henry say Alais matters?
(a) Only to Eleanor.
(b) Only to John.
(c) Only to him.
(d) Only to Richard.

3. How does Eleanor then greet Alais?
(a) With visible jealousy.
(b) With a shove.
(c) With genuine fondness.
(d) With silence.

4. Why does Henry not want to argue with Alais?
(a) He is tired of arguing with her.
(b) He is through with her.
(c) She is not of enough importance to him.
(d) He has enough enemies as it is.

5. Henry refers to an ancient British king named ____________, whom he describes as having carved his kingdom up to give to his children, something he says he'll never do.
(a) Tut.
(b) Lear.
(c) Lancelot.
(d) Midas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard says he is going to do everything in his power to have what?

2. What do the three brothers do, while John hangs holly?

3. Eleanor comments that she does not much like ___________, except for Alais.

4. How does Henry respond when Alais suggests that he adored Eleanor?

5. For how long has Henry kept Eleanor imprisoned?

(see the answer key)

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