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

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

3. 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) Sir Thomas Grey of Northumberland.
(d) Richard Earl of Cambridge.

4. 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?
(a) Angry that they will have to fight a war to satisfy the king's personal agenda and are protesting in the streets.
(b) Afraid of being drafted and are going into hiding or leaving the country.
(c) On fire and preparing themselves for war.
(d) Aware that the war will soon bring an end to the good times and are making merry while they can.

5. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?
(a) The Vikings.
(b) The Spanish.
(c) The Irish.
(d) The Scots.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?

2. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?

3. To whom is Hostess Nell Quickly married?

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

5. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?

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