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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. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Paris.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) London.
(d) Harfleur.

2. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?
(a) Fire.
(b) Air.
(c) Earth.
(d) Water.

3. In the Prologue, the chorus refers to King Henry by what nickname?
(a) The Bonnie Prince.
(b) Hal.
(c) Hank.
(d) Harry.

4. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?
(a) Take them out drinking.
(b) Throw a dinner party.
(c) Give his own money to settle a gambling debt.
(d) Bestow them a breakfast.

5. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?
(a) Nose.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Heart.
(d) Brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Canterbury urges King Henry to look to his great uncle, who had once defeated the French, for strength. What is the name of Henry's great uncle?

2. What gift of athletic equipment, intended to be taken as an insult, does the Dauphin send King Henry?

3. From which port city does the chorus say King Henry will sail to France?

4. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?

5. What term does the chorus NOT use to describe the stage?

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