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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname friends and family call the Prince of Wales?

2. What is Lady Percy insisting her husband tell her?

3. Where does Hotspur's wife say she has been banished from?

4. What day of the month do the rebels meet at Shrewsbury?

5. What word does the King use to describe the former King?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Hostess so upset when Falstaff asks her if she's found who picked his pocket?

2. What does Worcester tell young Hotspur when he returns from his conversation in the King's camp?

3. Who is Sir John Falstaff?

4. How do Hotspur and Douglas feel about each other when they meet at the rebel camp?

5. When Prince Hal returns to his father's court what does the King say to him?

6. Who does the King compare he and his son to while scolding the Prince for his behavior?

7. What does the King demand of Hotpsur when he allows him and his father to leave the conference?

8. How does Vernon describe the King's army and the Prince of Wales?

9. Why does Falstaff tell the Prince his men are good enough for battle?

10. What does Hotspur say in response to Kate's question of whether he loves her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity was a major theme in this play as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 2

Who is the protagonist of Henry IV, part 1? Make an argument that it is King Henry IV. What is the development of the King? Does he change in this play? Is there a shift of perception? Does he learn something important? Make an argument that it is Prince Hal. What is his development? What changes does the Prince go through? What do we learn about him from the scenes with Falstaff?

Essay Topic 3

In Act II, Scene 1, Shakespeare shows us a scene of common men, thieves, working people. Why does he do this? What is their language like? How does it compare to the language of the King and other noble leaders? What is the effect of this scene on the audience?

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