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

2. To what end does Henry claim that Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop must be put to death?
(a) Revenge.
(b) The kingdom's safety.
(c) Justice.
(d) The saving of their own souls.

3. What term does the chorus NOT use to describe the stage?
(a) Arena.
(b) Scaffold.
(c) Wooden.
(d) Cockpit.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hostess Quickly offers to bring her husband to what location?

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

3. Henry tells Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop that mercy has been suppressed and killed for them. What caused this to happen?

4. The chorus states, "Think, when we talk of _________, that you see them."

5. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.

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