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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prologue, what term does the chorus use to describe King Henry?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Warlike.
(d) Foolish.

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

3. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.
(a) Scotland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

4. The chorus asks the audience "kindly to judge" what?
(a) People of the past and their actions.
(b) The play.
(c) Each other.
(d) Royalty.

5. The "vasty fields" the chorus mentions are located in which country?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?

3. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?

4. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?

5. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?

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