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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the river the king of France believes Henry and his army have passed?
(a) Thames.
(b) Seine.
(c) Rhone.
(d) Somme.

2. The chorus states, "Think, when we talk of _________, that you see them."
(a) Horses.
(b) Ships.
(c) Wenches.
(d) Armies.

3. To whom is Hostess Nell Quickly married?
(a) Pistol.
(b) Bardolph.
(c) Nym.
(d) Sir John Falstaff.

4. What does Gower say motivates men like Pistol to go to war?
(a) So they can brag to others about their brave exploits once they return home.
(b) Duty to king and country.
(c) A chance to travel and see the world.
(d) Combat pay and spoils of war.

5. To what end does Henry claim that Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop must be put to death?
(a) The saving of their own souls.
(b) The kingdom's safety.
(c) Justice.
(d) Revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Prologue, the chorus refers to King Henry by what nickname?

2. Which character suggests that if they do not follow him back into battle to die with honor, they may as well allow a slave to have access to their daughters?

3. 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:

4. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?

5. When Henry comes upon the scene of the murdered boys guarding the luggage, he says he has not been angry since . . .

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