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

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry speaks lovingly to Alais, and then as Eleanor watches, what does he do?

2. How does Henry feel about the way the situation played out?

3. What does Henry confess to Alais?

4. Why does Alais say this about the brothers?

5. Henry and Eleanor toast each other and talk about what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor says she had no intention of causing Henry's death.

Part 1) Is she telling the truth? How do you know?

Part 2) Why does she say this?

Part 3) What does this reveal about her character? Has she changed throughout the course of the play? Was she keeping part of herself secret until now? Use the play to support your response.

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

Henry has strong feelings for Alais.

Part 1) How does he realize he has strong feelings for her?

Part 2) Do his newly realized feelings change the way he acts towards her? Why or why not?

Part 3) Does he love her? Why or why not? Is he capable of love? Why or why not?

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