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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. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?
(a) Sir Thomas Grey of Northumberland.
(b) Henry Lord Scroop of Masham.
(c) Richard Earl of Cambridge.
(d) Sir Thomas Erpingham.

2. What does the chorus says separates the "two mighty monarchies"?
(a) Language.
(b) The will of God.
(c) The perilous narrow ocean.
(d) A fortnight's journey by horse.

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) Divorce Hostess Quickly so he can marry her as originally planned.
(d) Kill one of Nym's enemies.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Prologue, the chorus refers to King Henry by what nickname?

3. 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?

4. To whom is Hostess Nell Quickly married?

5. The chorus says the play will turn the "accomplishment of many years" into what?

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