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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After witnessing a poignant scene involving the deaths of two soldiers, what is Exeter's emotional response?
(a) He was moved to tears.
(b) He screamed in anger.
(c) He began laughing hysterically even though he knew it was inappropriate.
(d) He swallowed hard, but refused to cry.

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

3. What is Fluellen's complaint against Gower in the hours before the battle begins?
(a) He has not studied classical warfare.
(b) He is getting drunk before the battle.
(c) He is speaking too loudly.
(d) He spends too much time associating with common soldiers.

4. What words from Alice's lesson does Katherine consider too vulgar to speak before the gentlemen of France?
(a) Fingre and nails.
(b) Foot and count.
(c) Nick and sin.
(d) Arm and elbow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Exeter, French troops outnumber the English at Agincourt by what ratio?

2. Who does Williams strike when he sees him wearing his glove in his cap?

3. Why does Katherine think Alice speaks English well?

4. What is Henry's response when Gloucester says he hopes the French will not attack now?

5. Henry tells his army that "when the blast of war blows in our ears," to imitate the action of which animal?

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