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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 the item stolen from him was worth?
(a) 40 pounds.
(b) 40 golden pieces.
(c) 40 silver pieces.
(d) 40 marks.

2. What does Douglas name Hotspur?
(a) Fire Warrior.
(b) Sword bearer.
(c) Bringer of Bains.
(d) King of Honor.

3. When does Falstaff hope to arrive at the battle?
(a) At break of day.
(b) In time to see the front lines meet.
(c) Before the first arrow is shot.
(d) At the later end of the fray.

4. Why is Northumberland unable to assist Hotspur?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He is sick.
(c) He has been captured.
(d) His wife just died.

5. How long does Hotspur have to wait for Glendower's assistance?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 14 days.

6. How does Douglas feel about Hotspur?
(a) He is intimidated by him.
(b) He holds him in high esteem.
(c) He is in awe of his experience.
(d) He is angry with his cowardice.

7. What does Falstaff ask Bardolph to get him as his soldiers march to Sutton?
(a) Maps of the area.
(b) Steel tipped sword.
(c) Bottle of Sack.
(d) More money from the King.

8. Who appears to save the King from certain death?
(a) Prince of Wales.
(b) Sir John Falstaff.
(c) Westmoreland.
(d) Sir John of Lancaster.

9. How is the weather on the day of the battle?
(a) Sunny.
(b) Foggy.
(c) Cloudy.
(d) Stormy.

10. What does Falstaff claim the pickpocket took?
(a) His reputation.
(b) A flask of sack.
(c) Money and his grandfather's seal ring.
(d) The cash he stole from the travelers.

11. How does the playwright list the Archbishop under the Dramatis Personae?
(a) Richard Scroop, Archbishop of York.
(b) Scroop of York.
(c) Archbishop York of London.
(d) Cousin to Henry, Archbishop of York.

12. What does Falstaff say his army consists of?
(a) Prisoners.
(b) Boys.
(c) Thieves.
(d) Rascals.

13. Who throws defiance down before the King to start the Battle of Shrewsbury?
(a) Prince Hal.
(b) Falstaff.
(c) Westmoreland.
(d) Douglas.

14. How does Vernon describe the Prince of Wales in his armor?
(a) Amongst the men, a leader rising up.
(b) As if an angel dropped down from the clouds.
(c) All decked in gold and shining as the sun.
(d) Astride a stallion riding like the wind.

15. What Roman god does Vernon describe the Prince of Wales as?
(a) Mars.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Mercury.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Prince Henry asked to withdraw from battle?

2. Who picked Falstaff's pockets?

3. What does the King hope the messenger will agree to?

4. Who nearly defeats the King in battle?

5. Who helps save the King's life on the battlefield?

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