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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?
(a) Take them out drinking.
(b) Give his own money to settle a gambling debt.
(c) Bestow them a breakfast.
(d) Throw a dinner party.

2. Ely compares King Henry's development to the growth of what type of fruit?
(a) Apple.
(b) Grape.
(c) Strawberry.
(d) Lemon.

3. Hostess Quickly believes that Sir John Falstaff is not in hell, but in the bosom of __________.
(a) God.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Mother Mary.
(d) Arthur.

4. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?
(a) He has heard of an assassination plot against the king.
(b) His master is ill and he wants Pistol and Hostess to come immediately.
(c) French troops have launched a counter invasion and will be in London in a few hours.
(d) King Henry needs to see them right away.

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:
(a) Privèd maidens.
(b) Old women.
(c) Grandsires.
(d) Babies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

2. To whom is Hostess Nell Quickly married?

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. When they finished mourning Falstaff, Pistol urges his comrades to begin their journey to France and be like __________.

5. Which character from classical mythology does the chorus say fans the streamers of the brave fleet?

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