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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 is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?
(a) He has heard of an assassination plot against the king.
(b) King Henry needs to see them right away.
(c) French troops have launched a counter invasion and will be in London in a few hours.
(d) His master is ill and he wants Pistol and Hostess to come immediately.

2. From which port city does the chorus say King Henry will sail to France?
(a) Plymouth.
(b) Portsmouth.
(c) Southampton.
(d) Dover.

3. The chorus asks the audience "kindly to judge" what?
(a) Royalty.
(b) People of the past and their actions.
(c) Each other.
(d) The play.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?

3. To whom is Hostess Nell Quickly married?

4. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?

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

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