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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King Henry states that he will be "No king of England" if he is not also what else?
(a) A merciful king.
(b) King of France.
(c) A victorious warrior.
(d) A lover of God and of his holy church.

2. Canterbury urges King Henry to look to his great uncle, who had once defeated the French, for strength. What is the name of Henry's great uncle?
(a) Edward the Black Prince.
(b) King Arthur.
(c) William the Conqueror.
(d) Edward Longshanks.

3. Hostess Quickly offers to bring her husband to what location?
(a) Staines.
(b) Southampton.
(c) London.
(d) France.

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

5. What term does the chorus NOT use to describe the stage?
(a) Wooden.
(b) Cockpit.
(c) Scaffold.
(d) Arena.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry tells Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop that mercy has been suppressed and killed for them. What caused this to happen?

2. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

3. To what end does Henry claim that Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop must be put to death?

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

5. What does Henry tell Exeter to do with Harfleur?

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