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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what account from the Christian Bible does Henry allude to when he foretells the suffering the people of Harfleur will experience if they do not surrender?
(a) Herod's slaughter of Jewish children.
(b) Joshua's attack on Jericho.
(c) The battle of Armageddon.
(d) Pharaoh's slaughter of Hebrew babies.

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

4. What does the Dauphin suggest they do before the battle to make the fight fairer?
(a) Send the English food and fresh suits of armor.
(b) Send only sick and injured soldiers to fight.
(c) Leave the horses and face the English on foot.
(d) Strike their swords on rocks to dull them.

5. What does Westmoreland wish for before the battle of Agincourt begins?
(a) Ten thousand more English troops.
(b) A horse as good as Henry's.
(c) That Henry would ransom himself so the rest of them go home.
(d) A hot meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Williams' response to Henry (who is in disguise) when Henry says that the king would not be ransomed?

2. To which mythical creature does the Dauphin compare his horse?

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

4. To which ancient notable military leader does Henry compare the fathers of his men?

5. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?

(see the answer key)

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