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

Short Answer Questions

1. Eleanor realizes she now has an advantage, and tells Geoffrey what?

2. What does Richard say is the only thing he wants from Henry?

3. What does Alais tell Henry to do about his sons?

4. What does Henry do to try to get Alais to obey him?

5. What do Geoffrey and John do when Richard is heard offstage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor and Henry frequently banter.

Part 1) Give two examples. Why do these arguments take place?

Part 2) What is hidden by this banter? How do you know this?

Part 3) How is arguing and bantering used throughout the play to conceal other issues? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Alais puts pressure on Henry.

Part 1) What kind of pressure does she put on him?

Part 2) Why does Alais put pressure on him? How does it affect him? Why does it affect him this way?

Part 3) What does the pressure she puts on him reveal about him?

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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