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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The "vasty fields" the chorus mentions are located in which country?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

2. Why does Katherine think Alice speaks English well?
(a) Alice's previous job had been working for an English family.
(b) Alice had once been married to an English man.
(c) Alice's mother is English.
(d) Alice has been to England.

3. Henry tells his army that "when the blast of war blows in our ears," to imitate the action of which animal?
(a) Lion.
(b) Bear.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Tiger.

4. The chorus states, "Think, when we talk of _________, that you see them."
(a) Ships.
(b) Armies.
(c) Horses.
(d) Wenches.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?

2. The chorus invites the audience to "piece out" what with their thoughts?

3. Canterbury urges King Henry to look to his great uncle, who had once defeated the French, for strength. What is the name of Henry's great uncle?

4. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?

5. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?

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