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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hostess Quickly believes that Sir John Falstaff is not in hell, but in the bosom of __________.
(a) Arthur.
(b) Abraham.
(c) God.
(d) Mother Mary.

2. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?
(a) The Sphinx.
(b) The Hydra.
(c) Leviathan.
(d) The Gorgon.

3. Based on the chorus' description, which best describes Harfleur's location?
(a) In the mountains.
(b) On the border of France and the Netherlands.
(c) In the suburbs of Paris.
(d) On the coastline.

4. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?
(a) Too much drink.
(b) A broken heart.
(c) Getting caught in a rainstorm.
(d) An infected wound.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ely think King Henry will prevent a certain bill from being passed that would take away half the church's land and money?

2. When they finished mourning Falstaff, Pistol urges his comrades to begin their journey to France and be like __________.

3. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?

4. 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:

5. What does Nym suggest Pistol can do to restore their friendship?

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