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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?
(a) The audience's good favor.
(b) Backstage.
(c) This history.
(d) The presence of the king.

2. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?
(a) Exeter is his brother and Westmoreland is his son.
(b) Exeter is his uncle and Westmoreland is his cousin.
(c) Exeter is his cousin and Westmoreland is his nephew.
(d) Exeter is his nephew and Westmoreland is his uncle.

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

4. The chorus says the play will turn the "accomplishment of many years" into what?
(a) A sundial.
(b) A short story.
(c) A pleasant evening.
(d) An hour-glass.

5. Canterbury urges King Henry to divide England into __________ and have __________ go to fight France while the rest stays home to defend against invaders.
(a) Three/one third.
(b) Two/one half.
(c) Four/one quarter.
(d) Ten/three tenths.

Short Answer Questions

1. The chorus invites the audience to "piece out" what with their thoughts?

2. 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?

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

4. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.

5. The "vasty fields" the chorus mentions are located in which country?

(see the answer key)

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