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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Henry remind Eleanor?
(a) How poor the peasants already are.
(b) How many rebellions she has led against him.
(c) How much water there had been this summer.
(d) How much it costs to have repairs done.

2. What does Henry do as he tells Richard what he imagines Eleanor is saying?
(a) He is trying to find her.
(b) He is writing her a letter.
(c) He imitates her.
(d) He is plotting to murder her.

3. What do the three brothers do, while John hangs holly?
(a) They sing Christmas carols.
(b) They are silent.
(c) They talk about how Eleanor arrived that morning, how she and Richard aren't as close as they once were, and how John is Henry's favorite but how Richard is determined to be king.
(d) They dance.

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

5. What is Eleanor doing in her chamber?
(a) Lounging by the fire.
(b) Plotting against Henry.
(c) Wrapping Christmas presents.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eleanor respond when John asks whether she truly cares about Henry's whereabouts?

2. As they exit, on what does Henry comment?

3. How big is the Vexin?

4. Why does Henry ask Alais to stay?

5. Of what does Alais accuse Eleanor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Geoffrey say can happen now that the others trust him?

2. What takes place when Henry enters?

3. How does Henry act towards Alais? What is the excuse he gives to Eleanor?

4. What plot is Geoffrey working on?

5. Why is Philip there?

6. What is revealed about Philip's purpose for his actions?

7. Why does Henry want Richard to have the crown?

8. What does Henry say about his and Eleanor's ideas for the future of his kingdom?

9. What does Henry say he has realized while Eleanor has been in prison?

10. What does Henry say about Eleanor's smile? How does he respond when she asks whether he ever loved her?

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