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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the "capital demand" in the articles of peace that Henry mentions to Queen Isabel?
(a) Two-thirds of all France's tax revenues.
(b) A formal apology from the Dauphin.
(c) Katherine.
(d) The French king's crown and all his powers.

2. Fluellen states that the Duke of Exeter is as magnanimous as which famous ancient monarch?
(a) Solomon.
(b) Nebuchadnezzar.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Ozymandias.

3. On whose behalf does Pistol ask Fluellen to plead for mercy after this individual had been sentenced to death for robbing a church?
(a) The boy.
(b) Nym.
(c) Bardolph.
(d) Gower.

4. Which gruesome metaphor does Exeter use to describe the death of one of the English nobility who died at Agincourt?
(a) Food for worms.
(b) Something is rotten in the state of France.
(c) Larding the plain.
(d) Fertilizing a future vineyard.

5. To what ancient city does the chorus compare London as they welcome the return of their king?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Athens.
(c) Babylon.
(d) Rome.

6. What is Henry's response when Gloucester says he hopes the French will not attack now?
(a) Not to worry because they will easily be able to take the French.
(b) That they are in God's hands, not the hands of the French.
(c) That the French are bluffing and will definitely not attack now.
(d) He agrees that an attack now would certainly be a problem.

7. Grandpre says that this Roman god appears to be bankrupt because of the English soldiers' haggard appearance:
(a) Ares.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Mars.
(d) Apollo.

8. What puts an end to Williams' and Fluellen's argument over money?
(a) A herald arrives with the battle's death count.
(b) Henry demands that they be quiet.
(c) Williams says he will accept Fluellen's money if that will make him happy.
(d) Exeter tells them to go settle the matter with swords.

9. According to the chorus, what is the name of the area Henry passes through on his way back to London?
(a) Dover.
(b) Blackheath.
(c) South Hampton.
(d) Canterbury.

10. What are the characters in the French camp looking forward to in the pre-dawn hours before the battle of Agincourt?
(a) Returning to their mistresses.
(b) A hot meal.
(c) The break of day so the battle can begin.
(d) The end of the war.

11. Henry, who is in disguise, tells Williams and Bates that "Every subject's duty is the king's, but every subject's _________ is his own."
(a) Opinion.
(b) Money.
(c) Life.
(d) Soul.

12. What is a term that Henry does NOT use when addressing the soldiers in the camp?
(a) Countrymen.
(b) Loyal subjects.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Friends.

13. What does Pistol plan to do for a living now that he no longer has Nell to support him?
(a) Become a thief.
(b) Return to the army and help defend the border with Scotland.
(c) Go work on a farm.
(d) Find another woman to support him.

14. Complete the statement the boy makes after Pistol leaves with the French soldier, "The empty vessel . . ."
(a) Makes the greatest sound.
(b) Is easily broken.
(c) Is never filled.
(d) Appears the same as a full one.

15. Why does Fluellen say he is still wearing a leek in his cap?
(a) He forgot it was still there.
(b) To annoy Pistol.
(c) He is trying to start a new fashion trend.
(d) He does not have a pocket to put it in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry say is the meaning of the alarm that sounds as he and Exeter are speaking?

2. Finish Orleans' line, "Is this the king we sent . . . "

3. What does Pistol mistakenly think is the name of a French soldier?

4. What amusing mispronunciation of a famous historical figure does Fluellen make when he is speaking with Gower?

5. Who does Gower suspect had murdered the boys and stolen and burned the king's possessions?

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