1. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.
(a) A home for unwed mothers.
(b) A bawdy house.
(c) A convent.
(d) A sweatshop.

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

3. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?
(a) It was a long time coming.
(b) We are blessed.
(c) He used to be more fun.
(d) He now has a holier-than-thou attitude.

4. Ely compares King Henry's development to the growth of what type of fruit?
(a) Lemon.
(b) Grape.
(c) Apple.
(d) Strawberry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Henry responds to the Dauphin's insulting gesture by declaring war, the chorus states that "all the youth of England are" in what state of mind and doing what?

2. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?

3. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?

4. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?

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

(see the answer key)

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