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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. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?
(a) Sir Thomas Grey of Northumberland.
(b) Henry Lord Scroop of Masham.
(c) Sir Thomas Erpingham.
(d) Richard Earl of Cambridge.

2. From where does the chorus ask the audience to imagine that the "well-appointed king" and his fleet embark?
(a) Harfleur.
(b) Staines.
(c) The Straits of Dover.
(d) Hampton pier.

3. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.
(a) A home for unwed mothers.
(b) A sweatshop.
(c) A bawdy house.
(d) A convent.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The chorus says the play will turn the "accomplishment of many years" into what?

2. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?

3. Which famous Parisian landmark does Exeter say will "shake" because of the Dauphin's insulting gift to King Henry?

4. Sir Thomas Grey tells King Henry that those who were his father's enemies now do what?

5. Hostess Quickly offers to bring her husband to what location?

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