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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. How does the Prince promise to regain his father's trust?

2. When the King meets with Hotspur, what does he say has grown thin?

3. What do the characters describe in Act I, Scene 1?

4. What does the Prince want to be praised for after the war?

5. What does Falstaff call the Prince as he leaves the apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mortimer communicate with his wife?

3. What style of writing is Act 1, Scene 2 presented in?

4. What does Mortimer's wife say and do when she comes into the room with Glendower?

5. What is Lady Percy upset about when she confronts Hotspur?

6. What does Lady Percy ask her husband when she first enters the stage?

7. How is it that the First Carrier can tell what time it is?

8. What has Prince Hal done to keep Falstaff from being arrested for the robbery?

9. How does Shakespeare set the scene for the morning of battle?

10. Who is King Henry the Fourth?

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

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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