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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?
(a) Nose.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Brain.
(d) Heart.

2. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?
(a) Ale.
(b) Lusty wenches.
(c) Courses vain.
(d) Sot weed.

3. When they finished mourning Falstaff, Pistol urges his comrades to begin their journey to France and be like __________.
(a) Vampire bats.
(b) Fleas.
(c) Mosquitoes.
(d) Horse-leeches.

4. The chorus compares England's response to the war to a person with a "little body" and __________.
(a) A strong stomach.
(b) A mighty heart.
(c) The temper of a woman.
(d) An even smaller brain.

5. From where does the chorus ask the audience to imagine that the "well-appointed king" and his fleet embark?
(a) The Straits of Dover.
(b) Hampton pier.
(c) Harfleur.
(d) Staines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ely think King Henry will prevent a certain bill from being passed that would take away half the church's land and money?

2. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.

3. After Henry responds to the Dauphin's insulting gesture by declaring war, the chorus states that "all the youth of England are" in what state of mind and doing what?

4. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?

5. The chorus tells the audience that in the absence of the king and the army, England will be guarded by the following groups of people except for:

(see the answer key)

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