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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nym suggest Pistol can do to restore their friendship?
(a) Kill one of Nym's enemies.
(b) Divorce Hostess Quickly so he can marry her as originally planned.
(c) Pay him the money he owes him from betting.
(d) Write a letter to the king extolling Nym's virtues.

2. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?
(a) He turned blue.
(b) He was unresponsive.
(c) His breathing stopped.
(d) His body felt cold.

3. As Pistol bids his wife farewell, he tells her to let what appear?
(a) Their unborn child.
(b) Good fortune.
(c) Her lover.
(d) Housewifery.

4. The chorus compares England's response to the war to a person with a "little body" and __________.
(a) A strong stomach.
(b) The temper of a woman.
(c) A mighty heart.
(d) An even smaller brain.

5. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Harfleur.
(d) Canterbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?

2. From which port city does the chorus say King Henry will sail to France?

3. The chorus tells the audience that in the absence of the king and the army, England will be guarded by the following groups of people except for:

4. Which character from classical mythology does the chorus say fans the streamers of the brave fleet?

5. Hostess Quickly offers to bring her husband to what location?

(see the answer key)

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