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

2. What does the chorus, somewhat embarrassed, say will have to represent the battle on the stage?
(a) A fireworks display.
(b) Sound effects clashing swords and yelling men.
(c) A painting of a battle scene.
(d) Four or five actors with foils.

3. What color does Hostess Quickly say Falstaff did not like?
(a) Scarlet.
(b) Carnation.
(c) Rose.
(d) Burgundy.

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

5. What does Nym suggest Pistol can do to restore their friendship?
(a) Pay him the money he owes him from betting.
(b) Divorce Hostess Quickly so he can marry her as originally planned.
(c) Kill one of Nym's enemies.
(d) Write a letter to the king extolling Nym's virtues.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry had seen this duke fall in battle several times and covered in blood so he asks Exeter whether he might still be alive:

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

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

4. Fluellen states that the Duke of Exeter is as magnanimous as which famous ancient monarch?

5. 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:

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