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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. 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) Four/one quarter.
(c) Two/one half.
(d) Ten/three tenths.

2. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?
(a) They are not worried because they know the Spanish will come to their aid.
(b) They are confident that their diplomats will bring about a peaceful resolution.
(c) They are shaking in their fear.
(d) They are as eager to go to war as the English.

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

4. Why does Ely think King Henry will prevent a certain bill from being passed that would take away half the church's land and money?
(a) The Queen Mother would be unhappy if the bill passed.
(b) Peasants would riot in the streets.
(c) King Henry is a good friend of Canterbury and will do what he requests.
(d) The king is a true lover of the holy church.

5. What term does the chorus NOT use to describe the stage?
(a) Wooden.
(b) Scaffold.
(c) Cockpit.
(d) Arena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nym suggest Pistol can do to restore their friendship?

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

3. The chorus states, "Think, when we talk of _________, that you see them."

4. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?

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

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