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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. What does Alice tell Katherine when she pronounces "neck" as "nick" and "chin" as "sin"?
(a) To stop wasting her time and stick with French.
(b) That she pronounces the words as well as English natives.
(c) That she needs to pay closer attention to how the words are pronounced.
(d) Not to worry, because she can always hire interpreters.

2. 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?
(a) The Queen Mother would be unhappy if the bill passed.
(b) King Henry is a good friend of Canterbury and will do what he requests.
(c) Peasants would riot in the streets.
(d) The king is a true lover of the holy church.

3. Henry states that during peacetime, nothing is more becoming to a man than __________.
(a) Fair nature.
(b) Hard-favored rage.
(c) Humble patience.
(d) Modest stillness and humility.

4. 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 convent.
(d) A bawdy house.

5. In addition to not wanting to die, why does Nym not want to go up to the breach?
(a) He is against attacking innocent civilians.
(b) It is too hot.
(c) He would just get in the way.
(d) It is raining.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what ethnic heritage does Britaine refer to when he suggests the English are of illegitimate birth?

2. What is the amount that the French soldier offers Pistol to spare his life?

3. The chorus says the two army camps are so close together they can do which of the following:

4. Why does Erpingham say sleeping on the ground is better for him than having a soft pillow for his head?

5. To what does Henry compare his men as they are eagerly awaiting battle?

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