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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 the chorus says separates the "two mighty monarchies"?
(a) A fortnight's journey by horse.
(b) Language.
(c) The perilous narrow ocean.
(d) The will of God.

2. In the Prologue, what term does the chorus use to describe King Henry?
(a) Warlike.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Angry.

3. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?
(a) Leviathan.
(b) The Gorgon.
(c) The Sphinx.
(d) The Hydra.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The "vasty fields" the chorus mentions are located in which country?

2. As Pistol bids his wife farewell, he tells her to let what appear?

3. 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?

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

5. Hostess Quickly believes that Sir John Falstaff is not in hell, but in the bosom of __________.

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