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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?
(a) The Vikings.
(b) The Irish.
(c) The Scots.
(d) The Spanish.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on the chorus' description, which best describes Harfleur's location?

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

3. In the Prologue, what term does the chorus use to describe King Henry?

4. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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