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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mistress do after the truth of the robbery is made known?

2. What comment does Falstaff make upon finding a dead soldier?

3. Why does Falstaff say his men are good enough for battle?

4. Who challenges Hotspur to combat before the battle?

5. Who calls Falstaff's men beggars?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Glendower presented a very interesting and unique philosophy on life. What was this philosophy, and how did this different idealism affect the people around him?

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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