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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 gift of athletic equipment, intended to be taken as an insult, does the Dauphin send King Henry?
(a) Lacrosse sticks from the New World.
(b) Left-handed golf clubs.
(c) Tennis balls.
(d) A canoe with a hole in the bottom.

2. 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) King Henry needs to see them right away.
(d) His master is ill and he wants Pistol and Hostess to come immediately.

3. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?
(a) We are blessed.
(b) It was a long time coming.
(c) He used to be more fun.
(d) He now has a holier-than-thou attitude.

4. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?
(a) They are as eager to go to war as the English.
(b) They are shaking in their fear.
(c) They are not worried because they know the Spanish will come to their aid.
(d) They are confident that their diplomats will bring about a peaceful resolution.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When referring to King Henry's confrontation with Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey, Bedford states, "his grace is __________ to trust these traitors."

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

4. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.

5. What does the chorus say must "deck our kings"?

(see the answer key)

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