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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. King Henry states that he will be "No king of England" if he is not also what else?
(a) A victorious warrior.
(b) A lover of God and of his holy church.
(c) A merciful king.
(d) King of France.

2. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?
(a) Sir Thomas Erpingham.
(b) Henry Lord Scroop of Masham.
(c) Sir Thomas Grey of Northumberland.
(d) Richard Earl of Cambridge.

3. The chorus invites the audience to "piece out" what with their thoughts?
(a) What will happen in the next scene.
(b) Imperfections.
(c) The actors.
(d) The story.

4. To whom is Hostess Nell Quickly married?
(a) Nym.
(b) Pistol.
(c) Sir John Falstaff.
(d) Bardolph.

5. What does Nym suggest Pistol can do to restore their friendship?
(a) Pay him the money he owes him from betting.
(b) Kill one of Nym's enemies.
(c) Divorce Hostess Quickly so he can marry her as originally planned.
(d) Write a letter to the king extolling Nym's virtues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?

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

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

4. What color does Hostess Quickly say Falstaff did not like?

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

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