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King Henry V Quiz

William Shakespeare
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King Henry V Quiz

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1)

To which ancient notable military leader does Henry compare the fathers of his men? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Attila the Hun.
Hannibal.
Julius Caesar.
Alexander.
2)

What is Queen Isabel's response when Henry asks if she will accompany the French king and the English representatives to the negotiations? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

She would rather stay and make sure Henry is not left alone with Katherine.
A woman's voice may do some good.
Women have no place in affairs of state.
She will go, but knows that no one will bother to listen to her opinion.
3)

What does Henry tell the governor will happen if Harfleur does not surrender? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

The attack will continue and innocent civilians will be raped, tortured, and killed.
They will blockade the town until they surrender or starve.
Women and children will be allowed to leave, but all men will be executed.
Henry will send a message to the king of France saying the governor put innocent citizens in harm's way to protect his political position.
4)

Which character calls Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol "dogs" and tells them to go up to the breach. (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Boy.
Exeter.
Henry.
Fluellen.
5)

What words from Alice's lesson does Katherine consider too vulgar to speak before the gentlemen of France? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

Nick and sin.
Arm and elbow.
Foot and count.
Fingre and nails.
6)

To which mythical creature does the Dauphin compare his horse? (from Act 3, Scene 7)

A centaur.
Pegasus.
Chiron.
Chimera.
7)

Why does the King of France say he has not yet agreed to England's demands? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

England's demands are too harsh and, therefore, unacceptable.
The queen told him not to agree to anything.
He has not read them yet because he does not know English and is waiting on his translator.
He wants to go over them once more with some of Henry's council.
8)

The chorus says that the author in "little room" has done what? (from Act 5, Epilogue)

Created an entire world.
Gone mad.
Confined mighty men.
Shown the true King Henry.
9)

What is Henry's response when Gloucester says he hopes the French will not attack now? (from Act 3, Scene 6)

He agrees that an attack now would certainly be a problem.
Not to worry because they will easily be able to take the French.
That the French are bluffing and will definitely not attack now.
That they are in God's hands, not the hands of the French.
10)

What justification does Henry give for his soldiers to wreak havoc if Harfleur does not surrender? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

To prove to the Dauphin that war is his favorite sport, not tennis.
To make an example of them for other French cities.
The soldiers will be so enraged that he will not be able to control them.
This is what French soldiers would do if the situation were reversed.
11)

What characteristic does the Constable say has spoiled them, but will now be their friend as they return to the battlefield? (from Act 4, Scene 5)

Honor.
Bravery.
Vanity.
Disorder.
12)

Which of the following tool do the armorers use to close the rivets on the knights' armor? (from Act 4, Prologue)

Hammers.
Wrenches.
Screwdrivers.
Pliers.
13)

What does Katherine think after she has learned two words in English? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

That she will never be able to learn such a difficult language.
That she is a good scholar.
That Alice is intentionally teaching her incorrect pronunciation.
That English is a barbaric language.
14)

What does Henry say he and his army will do after they bury their dead and perform some post-battle religious rituals? (from Act 4, Scene 8)

Go to Calais, then return to England.
Celebrate their victory and recover from battle in the French countryside.
Go to Paris to discuss the terms of the peace treaty.
Prepare for the next battle.
15)

What military operation does Fluellen think is being done incorrectly? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

The set up of the cannons.
Setting up a prisoner-of-war interment camp.
Breaching the city's walls.
Digging mines.
16)

Complete the statement the boy makes after Pistol leaves with the French soldier, "The empty vessel . . ." (from Act 4, Scene 4)

Makes the greatest sound.
Appears the same as a full one.
Is easily broken.
Is never filled.
17)

To whom or what does Henry credit with winning the battle while losing relatively few men? (from Act 4, Scene 8)

God.
The loyalty of his men.
Superior strategy.
French arrogance.
18)

What does the Dauphin suggest they do before the battle to make the fight fairer? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

Send only sick and injured soldiers to fight.
Leave the horses and face the English on foot.
Send the English food and fresh suits of armor.
Strike their swords on rocks to dull them.
19)

Fluellen tells Pistol that if he owes him anything, he will pay him in __________. (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Three days.
Cudgels.
Crowns.
Leeks.
20)

What term does the chorus use to describe the author of the play? (from Act 5, Epilogue)

Truthful.
Bending.
Imaginative.
Unreliable.
21)

What does Gower say motivates men like Pistol to go to war? (from Act 3, Scene 6)

Duty to king and country.
A chance to travel and see the world.
Combat pay and spoils of war.
So they can brag to others about their brave exploits once they return home.
22)

Who sends Montjoy to the English camp to request that Henry surrender and give himself over for ransom? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

The Constable.
The King of France.
Katherine.
The Dauphin.
23)

The chorus asks the audience to imagine passing through the "foul womb of __________." (from Act 4, Prologue)

The River.
Woman.
Night.
Earth.
24)

According to the boy, who is left to guard the luggage after Pistol leaves? (from Act 4, Scene 4)

A few sick and injured soldiers.
No one.
Boys.
Some hirelings from a nearby village.
25)

In addition to not wanting to die, why does Nym not want to go up to the breach? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

It is too hot.
He is against attacking innocent civilians.
It is raining.
He would just get in the way.
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