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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Archbishop fearful of Hotspur failing?
(a) His land will be taken away.
(b) He is in alliance with Hotspur.
(c) He hates the King.
(d) He was promised a promotion if Hotspur won.

2. What plan has the king been unable to enact at the beginning of the play?
(a) A peace treaty.
(b) An establishment of a University.
(c) An assault on France's allies.
(d) A Holy Land Crusade.

3. When is Michaelmas?
(a) September 29, Feast day of St. Michael.
(b) January 6, Epiphany.
(c) December 25, Christmas.
(d) January 1st, New Year's Day.

4. What does the Prince do when he slips away from Falstaff and Gadshill?
(a) Finds a police man.
(b) Gets in disguise.
(c) Starts a fire.
(d) Runs away.

5. What is a red-breast-teacher?
(a) Headmaster at a girl's college.
(b) An expert who cannot read but can write.
(c) Robin Redbreast in spring.
(d) One who teaches singing to songbirds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the house Hotspur goes to at the beginning of Act 3?

2. What does the carrier have in his hand at the beginning of Act 2?

3. Who is the father of Hotspur?

4. Who is the Vintner?

5. Does Hotspur love his wife?

(see the answer key)

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