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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Aware that the war will soon bring an end to the good times and are making merry while they can.
(b) Angry that they will have to fight a war to satisfy the king's personal agenda and are protesting in the streets.
(c) Afraid of being drafted and are going into hiding or leaving the country.
(d) On fire and preparing themselves for war.

2. From which port city does the chorus say King Henry will sail to France?
(a) Portsmouth.
(b) Plymouth.
(c) Dover.
(d) Southampton.

3. Which character from classical mythology does the chorus say fans the streamers of the brave fleet?
(a) Phobos.
(b) Proteus.
(c) Phoebus.
(d) Phaeton.

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

5. What does Nym suggest Pistol can do to restore their friendship?
(a) Pay him the money he owes him from betting.
(b) Divorce Hostess Quickly so he can marry her as originally planned.
(c) Kill one of Nym's enemies.
(d) Write a letter to the king extolling Nym's virtues.

Short Answer Questions

1. The chorus compares England's response to the war to a person with a "little body" and __________.

2. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?

3. Hostess Quickly offers to bring her husband to what location?

4. What is the dowry that the French offer King Henry along with the king's daughter Katherine?

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

(see the answer key)

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