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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. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?
(a) His breathing stopped.
(b) He turned blue.
(c) He was unresponsive.
(d) His body felt cold.

2. What is Henry's response when Gloucester says he hopes the French will not attack now?
(a) He agrees that an attack now would certainly be a problem.
(b) Not to worry because they will easily be able to take the French.
(c) That they are in God's hands, not the hands of the French.
(d) That the French are bluffing and will definitely not attack now.

3. Why does Henry say the soldiers will go to Calais?
(a) To obtain provisions and material.
(b) To attack it.
(c) To spend the winter.
(d) To meet up with rebel French troops who support the English.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?

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

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

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

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

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