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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Richard II proclaim as next in line for the throne?
(a) Hotspur.
(b) Mortimer.
(c) Richard III.
(d) Prince Hal.

2. What does Falstaff say there are no more of on the earth?
(a) Honorable families.
(b) Virtuous women.
(c) Good men.
(d) Mild children.

3. Why is the King so angry with Mortimer?
(a) He retreated from battle.
(b) He changed his loyalty.
(c) He has run from his post.
(d) He did not fight valiantly.

4. Why is Falstaff called Sir John Falstaff?
(a) Sir John means he is Welsh born.
(b) He is a knight.
(c) Falstaff wanted to sound more royal.
(d) He stole the name from Sir John Framer.

5. What is the author of the letter telling Hotspur?
(a) Hotspur's father is ill.
(b) Kate, Hotspur's wife, is not to be trusted.
(c) Allies from the South will soon join.
(d) The rebellion is too dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does King Henry want to go at the beginning of Act I?

2. What does Falstaff claim happened to the money they stole?

3. What does Poins steal from Falstaff?

4. Where is Falstaff planning a robbery?

5. What is Hotspur reading in his castle?

(see the answer key)

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