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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 kind of building does the beginning of Act 2 take place in?

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

3. What does Shakespeare call the King's followers?

4. Who are the members of the rebellion?

5. What does Hotspur say would shame the Devil?

Short Essay Questions

1. What new does Westmoreland bring the king in the first scene?

2. What does the offer from the King to Hotspur contain?

3. How does Prince Hal amend the robbery operation?

4. What attitude does Hotspur have towards the coming battle, now that his forces are weakened?

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

6. What does Hotspur say to his men just before they embark in the battle?

7. What are the carriers complaining about at the beginning of Act 2?

8. What does Prince Henry give Douglas when he is captured after the battle?

9. What news does the Chamberlain give Gadshill when he arrives at the inn?

10. How does the King divide his forces at the end of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of honor as presented in this play. What is the relationship of various characters towards the concept of honor? How are Hotspur and Falstaff at two far ends of the spectrum when it comes to honor? Use quotes to describe these two men. Where does Prince Hal fall in this spectrum?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Shakespeare has Prince Hal with one foot in the royal court and one in the world of the common man. How does the Prince operate in each sphere? Can you imagine King Henry interacting with Francis the apprentice drawer in the same way that Hal does? What does this show us about Prince Hal? Use examples to show how Hal is able to operate effectively in both worlds.

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