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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. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?
(a) Exeter is his cousin and Westmoreland is his nephew.
(b) Exeter is his nephew and Westmoreland is his uncle.
(c) Exeter is his brother and Westmoreland is his son.
(d) Exeter is his uncle and Westmoreland is his cousin.

2. 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) King Henry is a good friend of Canterbury and will do what he requests.
(b) The Queen Mother would be unhappy if the bill passed.
(c) Peasants would riot in the streets.
(d) The king is a true lover of the holy church.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift of athletic equipment, intended to be taken as an insult, does the Dauphin send King Henry?

2. In the Prologue, what term does the chorus use to describe King Henry?

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. Canterbury urges King Henry to divide England into __________ and have __________ go to fight France while the rest stays home to defend against invaders.

(see the answer key)

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