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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Falstaff say has ruined his reputation?
(a) His scandal with the tavern mistress.
(b) His association with the Prince.
(c) His occupation.
(d) His time in prison.

2. What is it that carries Hotspur away?
(a) His horse.
(b) His anger at his wife.
(c) The murder of Richard II?
(d) A need to dominate the battlefield.

3. Who tells Gadshill about the travellers with the money?
(a) The ostler.
(b) The carriers.
(c) The Chamberlain.
(d) The tavern mistress.

4. How does Lancaster feel about Glendower?
(a) He fears him.
(b) He respects him.
(c) He admires him.
(d) He hates him.

5. What does the carrier have in his hand at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) A painting.
(b) A safe of jewels.
(c) A lantern.
(d) A royal decree.

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

7. What is the full title of the play?
(a) The Vaunted Life and Times of Henry.
(b) Henry King of England, Scots and Wales.
(c) The History of Henry the Fourth Part One.
(d) Henry IV, Section A.

8. Where is Falstaff planning a robbery?
(a) In the marketplace.
(b) In the tavern.
(c) On the road to Canterbury.
(d) On the road to London.

9. What does the King demand of Prince Hal?
(a) The stolen money.
(b) Leadership of the King's army.
(c) A return to his studies at school.
(d) To report to court next morning.

10. Where does King Henry want to go at the beginning of Act I?
(a) To cross the sea towards Denmark.
(b) On a crusade to the Holy Land.
(c) Warring towards France and Germany.
(d) Home for the holidays.

11. Why is Worcester so angry about the accusations against him?
(a) He was childhood friends with the King.
(b) He took a vow of honor.
(c) He helped put the King in his place.
(d) He has a strong and valid family name.

12. What does King Henry do when Worcester explains why he is angry?
(a) Sends him away.
(b) Asks him to remain calm.
(c) Puts him in irons.
(d) Apologizes.

13. How are Hotspur and Glendower related?
(a) Hotspur is Glendower's nephew.
(b) They are half-brothers.
(c) Glendower is Hotspur's father-in-law.
(d) They are cousins.

14. Who is the Vintner?
(a) Bar maid.
(b) Hostess of the Inn.
(c) The innkeeper.
(d) Wine connoisseur.

15. What does Hotspur admit to his wife before he leaves again?
(a) He is divorcing her.
(b) She is his life.
(c) He loves her.
(d) She will be queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hotspur say would shame the Devil?

2. What does Francis call out every time Poins calls for him?

3. Who goes first to Shrewsbury?

4. Which of the following is NOT a prisoner of Henry Percy's?

5. What is Hybla?

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