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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. 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) A mighty heart.
(d) The temper of a woman.

2. What does the chorus say must "deck our kings"?
(a) Royal servants.
(b) Stage hands.
(c) Queens.
(d) The audience's thoughts.

3. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?
(a) His master is ill and he wants Pistol and Hostess to come immediately.
(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) He has heard of an assassination plot against the king.

4. 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 shaking in their fear.
(c) They are confident that their diplomats will bring about a peaceful resolution.
(d) They are as eager to go to war as the English.

5. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. The chorus asks the audience "kindly to judge" what?

2. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?

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

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

5. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?

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