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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 is Mortimer related to Hotspur?

2. Who has made the arrangements for the robbery?

3. What does the Prince say happens to money stolen on Monday night?

4. Who tells Gadshill about the travellers with the money?

5. Who is the first character of the play to enter and speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Bardolph enters the scene for the first time?

2. What do the tradesmen make of the inn?

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

4. Who are the characters in Act II, Scene 1 in the yard outside the inn?

5. Who is Sir John Falstaff?

6. When Falstaff arrives at the tavern (after the robbery) what is the very tall tale he tells?

7. Where does the first scene take place?

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

9. How does Shakespeare cue the audience as to where a scene, such as Hotspur at Warkworth Castle, is taking place?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belonging and security were two themes present in this play. Where did these themes appear, and which characters were most motivated by them?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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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