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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 is his vocation?
(a) Beggar.
(b) Honest thief.
(c) Chef.
(d) Companion.

2. Who does Westmoreland blame for Henry Percy's success?
(a) Worcester.
(b) Angus.
(c) Archibald.
(d) Northumberland.

3. Where is the house Hotspur goes to at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Bangor.
(b) Bangshire.
(c) Blissfield.
(d) Blandor.

4. Who announces to Gadshill that the travelers are coming?
(a) Bruce.
(b) Brian.
(c) Barthomelew.
(d) Bardolph.

5. Why does Hotspur plan to slip away without saying goodbye?
(a) To get an early start.
(b) To avoid tears from his wife.
(c) To disguise their numbers.
(d) To enhance their subtlety.

6. What does Falstaff mean when he says "Zounds"?
(a) The hounds are coming.
(b) Swearing by the King's honor.
(c) A round of free ale for all.
(d) Swearing by the wounds of Christ.

7. If Falstaff lies on the ground, what will he have difficulty with?
(a) Hearing the horse hoofs.
(b) Hiding from the travelers.
(c) Getting up again.
(d) Singing.

8. Who sends a nobleman to talk to the Prince?
(a) The King.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The Sheriff.
(d) The High Priest.

9. Who does King Henry IV send to fetch Prince Hal from the tavern?
(a) Young Gallic Douglas.
(b) Sir John Bracy.
(c) Mistress Quickly.
(d) Sir John Gaunt.

10. Why can the Prince no longer entertain himself at the tavern?
(a) The tavern is out of business.
(b) He insulted the mistress.
(c) His credit is used up.
(d) His father forbids it.

11. What does Glendower say he can command?
(a) Fate.
(b) The devil.
(c) Legions of Angels.
(d) Winds and Storms.

12. How much valor is there in Poins?
(a) No more than in a wild duck.
(b) Just enough to see in moonlight.
(c) More than the sun itself.
(d) Enough to go around and then some.

13. What do Falstaff and Prince Hal role play at?
(a) Return of Prince Hal to his father next day.
(b) Battle of Shrewsbury.
(c) Vintner and Drawer.
(d) Prince Hal becoming King.

14. What does the Prince say he will do on the battlefield?
(a) Trade reputations with Hotspur.
(b) Restore peace and honor.
(c) Unite England.
(d) Defeat the Scots.

15. When Falstaff says "Marry," what does he mean?
(a) Marriage is to be avoided.
(b) Marry me.
(c) By the Virgin Mary.
(d) Merry times will be had by all.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Worcester so angry about the accusations against him?

2. Who has taken the Prince's place on the council?

3. Who brings a horse for Hotspur while his wife is talking to him?

4. How many of Mortimer's men are killed in the battle against Glendower?

5. What is the situation in Act 3, Scene 2?

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