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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?
(a) Henry Lord Scroop of Masham.
(b) Sir Thomas Erpingham.
(c) Richard Earl of Cambridge.
(d) Sir Thomas Grey of Northumberland.

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

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

4. 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?
(a) The king is a true lover of the holy church.
(b) Peasants would riot in the streets.
(c) King Henry is a good friend of Canterbury and will do what he requests.
(d) The Queen Mother would be unhappy if the bill passed.

5. From where does the chorus ask the audience to imagine that the "well-appointed king" and his fleet embark?
(a) The Straits of Dover.
(b) Staines.
(c) Harfleur.
(d) Hampton pier.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?

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

5. What color does Hostess Quickly say Falstaff did not like?

(see the answer key)

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