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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. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.
(a) A bawdy house.
(b) A home for unwed mothers.
(c) A convent.
(d) A sweatshop.

2. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?
(a) The Hydra.
(b) The Sphinx.
(c) Leviathan.
(d) The Gorgon.

3. Canterbury urges King Henry to divide England into __________ and have __________ go to fight France while the rest stays home to defend against invaders.
(a) Two/one half.
(b) Ten/three tenths.
(c) Three/one third.
(d) Four/one quarter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?

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

3. What does the chorus say must "deck our kings"?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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