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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hostess Quickly believes that Sir John Falstaff is not in hell, but in the bosom of __________.
(a) Mother Mary.
(b) Abraham.
(c) God.
(d) Arthur.

2. When they finished mourning Falstaff, Pistol urges his comrades to begin their journey to France and be like __________.
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) Horse-leeches.
(c) Vampire bats.
(d) Fleas.

3. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?
(a) He has heard of an assassination plot against the king.
(b) French troops have launched a counter invasion and will be in London in a few hours.
(c) His master is ill and he wants Pistol and Hostess to come immediately.
(d) King Henry needs to see them right away.

4. From which port city does the chorus say King Henry will sail to France?
(a) Plymouth.
(b) Dover.
(c) Portsmouth.
(d) Southampton.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nym suggest Pistol can do to restore their friendship?

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

3. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?

4. As Pistol bids his wife farewell, he tells her to let what appear?

5. 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?

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