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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Canterbury urges King Henry to divide England into __________ and have __________ go to fight France while the rest stays home to defend against invaders.
(a) Two/one half.
(b) Four/one quarter.
(c) Three/one third.
(d) Ten/three tenths.

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

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

5. What does Alice tell Katherine when she pronounces "neck" as "nick" and "chin" as "sin"?
(a) Not to worry, because she can always hire interpreters.
(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) To stop wasting her time and stick with French.

6. The constable states that if Henry cannot be fought off, then they should leave France and leave their "__________ to a barbarous people."
(a) Cities.
(b) Palaces.
(c) Art museum.
(d) Vineyards.

7. Why does Katherine think Alice speaks English well?
(a) Alice's mother is English.
(b) Alice's previous job had been working for an English family.
(c) Alice had once been married to an English man.
(d) Alice has been to England.

8. The chorus invites the audience to "piece out" what with their thoughts?
(a) The story.
(b) What will happen in the next scene.
(c) The actors.
(d) Imperfections.

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

10. 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 says she knows a little.
(d) Alice corrects Katherine and tells her it is German she speaks fluently, not English.

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

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

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

14. Ely compares King Henry's development to the growth of what type of fruit?
(a) Apple.
(b) Grape.
(c) Strawberry.
(d) Lemon.

15. What is the dowry that the French offer King Henry along with the king's daughter Katherine?
(a) Half of the ships in the French navy.
(b) Some petty and unprofitable dukedoms.
(c) Any land in the New World that had already been claimed for France.
(d) Marriage of Katherine's younger sister to anyone Henry chooses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift of athletic equipment, intended to be taken as an insult, does the Dauphin send King Henry?

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

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

4. What does Katherine think after she has learned two words in English?

5. What is the battle cry Henry gives his men?

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