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

2. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?
(a) Lusty wenches.
(b) Sot weed.
(c) Ale.
(d) Courses vain.

3. King Henry states that he will be "No king of England" if he is not also what else?
(a) A lover of God and of his holy church.
(b) King of France.
(c) A merciful king.
(d) A victorious warrior.

4. Which character from classical mythology does the chorus say fans the streamers of the brave fleet?
(a) Phaeton.
(b) Proteus.
(c) Phobos.
(d) Phoebus.

5. The Dauphin claims that "__________ is not so vile a sin / As __________."
(a) Self-love/self-neglecting.
(b) Pride/failure.
(c) Self-hatred/self-love.
(d) Greed/poverty.

Short Answer Questions

1. The chorus compares England's response to the war to a person with a "little body" and __________.

2. Henry tells his army that "when the blast of war blows in our ears," to imitate the action of which animal?

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

4. The constable tells the Dauphin that he has a mistaken opinion regarding what?

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

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