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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the King order out of his sight?
(a) Princess Glendower.
(b) Queen Anne.
(c) Worcester.
(d) Prince Hal.

2. What is the situation in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Henry IV is disinheriting his eldest son.
(b) Falstaff is to be hanged.
(c) Prince Hal has returned to his father's court.
(d) Prince Hal is being crowned King of England.

3. What do the characters describe in Act I, Scene 1?
(a) Saint John's promise to rid England of snakes.
(b) Quiet domestic scenes of family.
(c) Spiritual peace in Europe.
(d) A series of bloody battles.

4. What prank has Poins played in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Stolen Falstaff's horse.
(b) Thrown Falstaff in the cold river.
(c) Tied Falstaff's boot laces together.
(d) Taken Falstaff's clothing.

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

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

7. How many men does Falstaff claimed attacked him?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

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

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

10. What word does the King use to describe the former King?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Shameless.
(d) Vacant.

11. What kind of horse does Gadshill own?
(a) Stallion.
(b) Gelding.
(c) Mare.
(d) Pack horse.

12. What does the Prince promise to be more like in the future after being scolded by his father?
(a) Himself.
(b) His God.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

13. Who is it that actually takes Falstaff's stolen booty?
(a) Highwaymen.
(b) Gadskill.
(c) Prince and Poins.
(d) Sheriff's men.

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

15. What are Hotspur and the rebels studying in Act 3, scene 1?
(a) Welsh.
(b) A map.
(c) Singing.
(d) Their wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the King envious of at the beginning of the book?

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

3. What is it that carries Hotspur away?

4. What does Glendower anticipate will happen when the warriors leave for battle?

5. Where are the carriers heading at the beginning of Act 2?

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