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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When referring to King Henry's confrontation with Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey, Bedford states, "his grace is __________ to trust these traitors."
(a) Merciful.
(b) Foolhardy.
(c) Wise.
(d) Bold.

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

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

4. What is Alice's response to Katherine's assertion that she (Alice) speaks English well?
(a) Alice laughs and asks Katherine why she would think such a thing.
(b) Alice confirms that she is fluent in English.
(c) Alice corrects Katherine and tells her it is German she speaks fluently, not English.
(d) Alice says she knows a little.

5. Which character calls Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol "dogs" and tells them to go up to the breach.
(a) Fluellen.
(b) Boy.
(c) Henry.
(d) Exeter.

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

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

8. 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?
(a) Edward the Black Prince.
(b) King Arthur.
(c) William the Conqueror.
(d) Edward Longshanks.

9. To what does Henry compare his men as they are eagerly awaiting battle?
(a) Greyhounds.
(b) Race horses.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Fighting dogs.

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

11. Hostess Quickly offers to bring her husband to what location?
(a) Southampton.
(b) Staines.
(c) France.
(d) London.

12. What justification does Henry give for his soldiers to wreak havoc if Harfleur does not surrender?
(a) This is what French soldiers would do if the situation were reversed.
(b) The soldiers will be so enraged that he will not be able to control them.
(c) To prove to the Dauphin that war is his favorite sport, not tennis.
(d) To make an example of them for other French cities.

13. What words from Alice's lesson does Katherine consider too vulgar to speak before the gentlemen of France?
(a) Foot and count.
(b) Fingre and nails.
(c) Nick and sin.
(d) Arm and elbow.

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

15. For what does the boy say he would give all his fame?
(a) To have Falstaff alive again.
(b) A fair wench.
(c) Victory for the king.
(d) A pot of ale and safety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice tell Katherine when she pronounces "neck" as "nick" and "chin" as "sin"?

2. Why does Katherine think Alice speaks English well?

3. What is Fluellen's opinion of Captain Macmorris and Captain Jamy concerning military matters?

4. What is Montjoy's job?

5. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?

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