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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) The temper of a woman.
(b) A strong stomach.
(c) A mighty heart.
(d) An even smaller brain.

2. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?
(a) Too much drink.
(b) An infected wound.
(c) A broken heart.
(d) Getting caught in a rainstorm.

3. The chorus says the play will turn the "accomplishment of many years" into what?
(a) A sundial.
(b) A pleasant evening.
(c) An hour-glass.
(d) A short story.

4. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) Harfleur.

5. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?
(a) Earth.
(b) Air.
(c) Water.
(d) Fire.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?

5. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?

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