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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Henry responds to the Dauphin's insulting gesture by declaring war, the chorus states that "all the youth of England are" in what state of mind and doing what?
(a) Aware that the war will soon bring an end to the good times and are making merry while they can.
(b) Angry that they will have to fight a war to satisfy the king's personal agenda and are protesting in the streets.
(c) On fire and preparing themselves for war.
(d) Afraid of being drafted and are going into hiding or leaving the country.

2. What words from Henry's speech at Harfleur does Bardolph repeat to the others in his group?
(a) Teach them how to war.
(b) Dishonor not your mother.
(c) The game's afoot.
(d) On, to the breach.

3. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?
(a) He turned blue.
(b) He was unresponsive.
(c) His body felt cold.
(d) His breathing stopped.

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

5. What is Fluellen's opinion of Captain Macmorris and Captain Jamy concerning military matters?
(a) Jamy is incompetent, but Macmorris is very knowledgeable.
(b) Macmorris is incompetent, but Jamy is very knowledgeable.
(c) Both men are ignorant and incompetent.
(d) Both men are knowledgeable and competent.

6. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Harfleur.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Canterbury.

7. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.
(a) Spain.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

8. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?
(a) The presence of the king.
(b) The audience's good favor.
(c) Backstage.
(d) This history.

9. Referring to Henry, the constable tells the Dauphin that he will find these "forespent."
(a) Gold.
(b) Patience.
(c) Vanities.
(d) Health.

10. Henry tells Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop that mercy has been suppressed and killed for them. What caused this to happen?
(a) Their own counsel.
(b) A letter from the Dauphin stating that it took very little to bribe them.
(c) An edict from the church.
(d) Exeter's testimony.

11. What is the name of the river the king of France believes Henry and his army have passed?
(a) Rhone.
(b) Seine.
(c) Somme.
(d) Thames.

12. At the conclusion of the lesson, what does Katherine suggest they do next?
(a) Go to dinner.
(b) Get ready for bed.
(c) Find a professional English teacher.
(d) Practice their English on their visitors.

13. The chorus says the play will turn the "accomplishment of many years" into what?
(a) A sundial.
(b) An hour-glass.
(c) A short story.
(d) A pleasant evening.

14. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?
(a) The Scots.
(b) The Irish.
(c) The Vikings.
(d) The Spanish.

15. What gift of athletic equipment, intended to be taken as an insult, does the Dauphin send King Henry?
(a) Lacrosse sticks from the New World.
(b) A canoe with a hole in the bottom.
(c) Left-handed golf clubs.
(d) Tennis balls.

Short Answer Questions

1. King Henry states that he will be "No king of England" if he is not also what else?

2. Dauphin tells the French king that they should show no more fear of England than if that country were busy with __________.

3. As Pistol bids his wife farewell, he tells her to let what appear?

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

5. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?

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