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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does this make no difference to Eleanor?

2. What does Henry suddenly realize?

3. What does Richard try to convince Philip to do?

4. What does Henry ask Eleanor about the Aquitaine?

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 have a love-hate relationship.

Part 1) Describe this relationship. Why do they have this type of relationship?

Part 2) How does this relationship affect their family?

Part 3) Is anything resolved, regarding this relationship, by the end of the play? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Henry is surprised by people's reactions to him.

Part 1) How do people react to him? Why do they react this way?

Part 2) What do their reactions reveal about his personality?

Part 3) Why is he so surprised by their reactions? What does his surprise reveal about his personality?

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor and Henry have different perspectives on love.

Part 1) What is each character's perspective on love? Compare these two views.

Part 2) How does this affect their relationships with others and each other?

Part 3) What might be the reason for their differing perspectives? Use the play to support your response.

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