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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money has Falstaff made bribing good men out of going to war?
(a) 4 pounds and 60 pence.
(b) 2 pence.
(c) 10 pounds and one angel.
(d) 300+ pounds.

3. Why does Falstaff say his men are good enough for battle?
(a) They are desperate.
(b) They are mortal.
(c) They are loyal.
(d) They are strong.

4. When Falstaff and the Prince call each other "Jack" what do they mean?
(a) Rascal.
(b) Jack of all trades.
(c) They have the same first name.
(d) Friend.

5. How does the Prince describe Falstaff's men?
(a) Wavering as if drunk.
(b) God's other army.
(c) Pitiful rascals.
(d) Swine keepers.

6. Who tries to convince Hotspur to wait before going into battle?
(a) Glendower.
(b) Worcester.
(c) Douglas.
(d) Northumberland.

7. What does the person telling Hotspur about Lancaster say he heard the Prince compare himself to?
(a) The Sun.
(b) A mighty wave.
(c) A lion.
(d) God.

8. What has Prince Hal done for Falstaff?
(a) Brought a stallion for Falstaff to ride in battle.
(b) Paid back the money Falstaff stole.
(c) Found a regiment for Falstaff to join.
(d) Arranged for travel to Kent.

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

10. How many men are marching with Lancaster?
(a) 700.
(b) 500.
(c) 7,000.
(d) 5,000.

11. What does Falstaff do when he learns who has robbed him?
(a) Cries for justice.
(b) Apologizes to the mistress.
(c) Punches the Prince.
(d) Laughs out loud.

12. What happens to Falstaff's rag-o-muffin troops during the Battle of Shrewsbury?
(a) They turned on Falstaff and chased him away.
(b) They have run away.
(c) Most have been killed.
(d) They've been surprisingly victorious in battle.

13. What does Douglas mean when he says "like Hydra's heads"?
(a) The King does not use his head.
(b) Kings are weak as water.
(c) His sword is drawn to royalty.
(d) For one King cut down two grow up.

14. Who is concerned about Northumberland not coming to the battle?
(a) Mortimer.
(b) Worcester.
(c) Hotspur.
(d) Archibald.

15. Who does the Archbishop think is favored in the Battle at Shrewsbury?
(a) The King and his army.
(b) Hotspur and Northumberland.
(c) Percy and his rebels.
(d) The Scots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Hostess, Mistress Quickly, so insulted?

2. In Act 4, Scene 3, when does Hotspur want to attack the king?

3. Who does the Archbishop give letters to?

4. Who does Hotspur look for on the battlefield?

5. How does the Prince say he made amends with is father?

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