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

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

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) He has heard of an assassination plot against the king.
(d) French troops have launched a counter invasion and will be in London in a few hours.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From which port city does the chorus say King Henry will sail to France?

2. What does the chorus says separates the "two mighty monarchies"?

3. After Henry responds to the Dauphin's insulting gesture by declaring war, the chorus states that "all the youth of England are" in what state of mind and doing what?

4. 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?

5. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?

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