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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. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?
(a) Henry Lord Scroop of Masham.
(b) Richard Earl of Cambridge.
(c) Sir Thomas Grey of Northumberland.
(d) Sir Thomas Erpingham.

2. 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) Aware that the war will soon bring an end to the good times and are making merry while they can.
(c) On fire and preparing themselves for war.
(d) Afraid of being drafted and are going into hiding or leaving the country.

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

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

5. The chorus compares England's response to the war to a person with a "little body" and __________.
(a) An even smaller brain.
(b) A mighty heart.
(c) A strong stomach.
(d) The temper of a woman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?

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

4. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?

5. What term does the chorus NOT use to describe the stage?

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