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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?
(a) The presence of the king.
(b) Backstage.
(c) The audience's good favor.
(d) This history.

2. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?
(a) His breathing stopped.
(b) His body felt cold.
(c) He turned blue.
(d) He was unresponsive.

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

4. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?
(a) We are blessed.
(b) He now has a holier-than-thou attitude.
(c) He used to be more fun.
(d) It was a long time coming.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?

2. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?

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

4. What color does Hostess Quickly say Falstaff did not like?

5. Ely compares King Henry's development to the growth of what type of fruit?

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