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

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

3. 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) A canoe with a hole in the bottom.
(c) Tennis balls.
(d) Left-handed golf clubs.

4. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?
(a) Nose.
(b) Heart.
(c) Brain.
(d) Stomach.

5. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?
(a) Earth.
(b) Air.
(c) Water.
(d) Fire.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?

4. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

5. In the Prologue, the chorus refers to King Henry by what nickname?

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