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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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:
(a) Grandsires.
(b) Old women.
(c) Babies.
(d) Privèd maidens.

2. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?
(a) Sot weed.
(b) Ale.
(c) Courses vain.
(d) Lusty wenches.

3. Which character from classical mythology does the chorus say fans the streamers of the brave fleet?
(a) Proteus.
(b) Phaeton.
(c) Phoebus.
(d) Phobos.

4. What color does Hostess Quickly say Falstaff did not like?
(a) Burgundy.
(b) Rose.
(c) Scarlet.
(d) Carnation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

2. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?

3. From where does the chorus ask the audience to imagine that the "well-appointed king" and his fleet embark?

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

5. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?

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