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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Prince Henry ask Falstaff to give him during battle?
(a) A shield.
(b) A rag.
(c) A sword.
(d) A knife.

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

3. What does Prince Hal want from Falstaff when they meet in battle?
(a) Bottle of sack.
(b) Kind words and encouragement.
(c) His sword.
(d) His allegiance.

4. What does the Archbishop fear a rebel defeat at Shrewsbury will mean for him personally?
(a) The King will discover the Archbishop's confederacy with the rebels.
(b) God will judge the King harshly for the murder of Richard II.
(c) France will see an opening in the chaos of England's battles.
(d) The King will be killed and Hotspur will ascend to the throne.

5. What does Worcester say the King did not express during their meeting?
(a) Confidence.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Understanding.

6. What announces the arrival of Worcester?
(a) A thunderclap.
(b) A trumpet.
(c) A drum.
(d) A messenger.

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

8. What does the Prince offer to do to save lives?
(a) Lead the battle himself.
(b) Write a treaty.
(c) Give his heirship to Hotspur.
(d) Battle Hotspur alone.

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

10. Why is Bardolph called the Knight of the Burning Lamp?
(a) He is always cheerful.
(b) Bardolph has a very red face.
(c) He carries a lamp with him always.
(d) Because of his hot temper.

11. How many men are in the King's army?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 300,000.
(c) 500,000.
(d) 30,000.

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

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

14. What interrupts the argument when Hotspur wants to go to battle without waiting?
(a) A messenger.
(b) A drum beat.
(c) A trumpet.
(d) Thunder.

15. How does the Prince say he made amends with is father?
(a) Made plans for war.
(b) Repaid the stolen money.
(c) Promised to arrest Falstaff.
(d) Pledged his allegiance to the crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the trumpet sound out?

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

3. Who brings an offer from the King to Hotspur?

4. What is Falstaff doing when he is robbed?

5. How has King Henry IV treated Hotspur's father, Northumberland?

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