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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. What does King Henry tell Exeter to do with the drunken man who had railed against him the day before?
(a) Pardon him.
(b) Execute him.
(c) Put him in the stocks in the town square.
(d) Offer him a position at court.

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

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

4. When referring to King Henry's confrontation with Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey, Bedford states, "his grace is __________ to trust these traitors."
(a) Foolhardy.
(b) Bold.
(c) Merciful.
(d) Wise.

5. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?
(a) This history.
(b) The presence of the king.
(c) The audience's good favor.
(d) Backstage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what end does Henry claim that Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop must be put to death?

3. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?

4. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?

5. When they finished mourning Falstaff, Pistol urges his comrades to begin their journey to France and be like __________.

(see the answer key)

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