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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alais try on?

2. 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.

3. When would Philip add his soldiers to John's?

4. Of what does Eleanor remind Richard?

5. What is Eleanor doing in her chamber?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the boys do when they believe they are trapped in the wine cellar?

2. Where are Richard and his brothers? Why?

3. How is Henry trying to upset Eleanor?

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

5. What plans do the boys make once their mother arrives?

6. What does Henry tell Alais he wants to happen before he dies?

7. How does Alais respond to Henry's attempt at giving her to Richard?

8. How much of an enemy can Alais be?

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

10. Where does the first scene take place? According to Henry, what is a futile gesture that Alais makes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard and Philip are in a relationship.

Part 1) Describe this relationship. Were you surprised by this relationship? Why or why not?

Part 2) How does this knowledge of his relationship with Philip change your view of Richard?

Part 3) How is it used as foreshadowing? What does Richard want from his family? How does his needs compare to the needs of his brothers?

Essay Topic 2

Chess is used as a metaphor.

Part 1) How is it used as a metaphor? Why?

Part 2) What does this metaphor reveal about each character?

Part 3) When is chess used as a metaphor? Why is it used during those specific scenes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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