View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.
(a) A convent.
(b) A home for unwed mothers.
(c) A bawdy house.
(d) A sweatshop.

2. Henry states that if it is a sin to __________, then he is the most offending soul alive.
(a) Kill one's enemies.
(b) Betray a friend.
(c) Covet gold.
(d) Covet honor.

3. What is the battle cry Henry gives his men?
(a) God have mercy because we will not!
(b) God for Harry, England, and Saint George!
(c) Pour le Roi et pour la France!
(d) Huzzah!

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

5. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?
(a) They are not worried because they know the Spanish will come to their aid.
(b) They are shaking in their fear.
(c) They are as eager to go to war as the English.
(d) They are confident that their diplomats will bring about a peaceful resolution.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the amount that the French soldier offers Pistol to spare his life?

3. What does Gower say motivates men like Pistol to go to war?

4. From where does the chorus ask the audience to imagine that the "well-appointed king" and his fleet embark?

5. At the conclusion of the lesson, what does Katherine suggest they do next?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 386 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample