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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hotspur want the King to ransom when the offer is sent by the King?

2. Where does Act 4, Scene 4 take place?

3. In Act 4, Scene 3, when does Hotspur want to attack the king?

4. Where is Falstaff to meet Prince Hal to receive orders and equipment?

5. What word does the Douglas say is not in his land's language?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the most interesting aspects of Henry IV, Part 1 is the mixture of comedy and serious action. Looking at the overall action of the play, what is the effect if this mixture? Why would Shakespeare put so much comedy into a fairly serious tale about historical battles and power struggles? Does comedy allow the playwright to comment in a different way about honor? War? Struggle?

Essay Topic 2

Honor was something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who was most affected by this pursuit, and how did it change the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

In Shakespeare's time women could not act on stage and so he was limited in the number of female characters he could put into each play. There was probably a limited supply of male actors who could "pass" as women onstage. Describe the types of women that are in this play. How many are there? What is their function? Are they major or minor characters?

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