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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Angry that they will have to fight a war to satisfy the king's personal agenda and are protesting in the streets.
(b) On fire and preparing themselves for war.
(c) Aware that the war will soon bring an end to the good times and are making merry while they can.
(d) Afraid of being drafted and are going into hiding or leaving the country.

4. 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) Exeter's testimony.
(d) An edict from the church.

5. The chorus tells the audience that in the absence of the king and the army, England will be guarded by the following groups of people except for:
(a) Grandsires.
(b) Old women.
(c) Babies.
(d) Privèd maidens.

6. What does the king of France instruct the Dauphin to do?
(a) Continue in his daily affairs as usual.
(b) Practice his sword fighting.
(c) Try to flee the country before the English arrive.
(d) Send courageous men to certain towns to ready them for war.

7. In the Prologue, the chorus refers to King Henry by what nickname?
(a) The Bonnie Prince.
(b) Hal.
(c) Harry.
(d) Hank.

8. King Henry implores his army that if they do not go unto the breach once more, then they should close up the walls of the city with what?
(a) Wood from their own ships.
(b) French dead.
(c) English dead.
(d) Cannonballs.

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

10. What is Montjoy's job?
(a) Herald.
(b) Court jester.
(c) The Dauphin's personal assistant.
(d) Army captain.

11. The chorus compares England's response to the war to a person with a "little body" and __________.
(a) A strong stomach.
(b) An even smaller brain.
(c) A mighty heart.
(d) The temper of a woman.

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

13. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.
(a) A bawdy house.
(b) A sweatshop.
(c) A home for unwed mothers.
(d) A convent.

14. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?
(a) Water.
(b) Earth.
(c) Air.
(d) Fire.

15. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?
(a) They are shaking in their fear.
(b) They are confident that their diplomats will bring about a peaceful resolution.
(c) They are as eager to go to war as the English.
(d) They are not worried because they know the Spanish will come to their aid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character calls Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol "dogs" and tells them to go up to the breach.

2. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?

3. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?

4. What are "lavoltas" and "corantos"?

5. The Dauphin claims that "__________ is not so vile a sin / As __________."

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