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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What military operation does Fluellen think is being done incorrectly?
(a) The set up of the cannons.
(b) Setting up a prisoner-of-war interment camp.
(c) Breaching the city's walls.
(d) Digging mines.

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

3. Which character from classical mythology does the chorus say fans the streamers of the brave fleet?
(a) Phaeton.
(b) Phobos.
(c) Phoebus.
(d) Proteus.

4. What does the chorus say must "deck our kings"?
(a) Royal servants.
(b) The audience's thoughts.
(c) Stage hands.
(d) Queens.

5. What color does Hostess Quickly say Falstaff did not like?
(a) Rose.
(b) Scarlet.
(c) Carnation.
(d) Burgundy.

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

7. King Henry states that he will be "No king of England" if he is not also what else?
(a) A merciful king.
(b) A lover of God and of his holy church.
(c) King of France.
(d) A victorious warrior.

8. 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.

9. 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 shaking in their fear.
(c) They are not worried because they know the Spanish will come to their aid.
(d) They are confident that their diplomats will bring about a peaceful resolution.

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

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

12. What is the battle cry Henry gives his men?
(a) God have mercy because we will not!
(b) Huzzah!
(c) Pour le Roi et pour la France!
(d) God for Harry, England, and Saint George!

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ely compares King Henry's development to the growth of what type of fruit?

2. Henry tells Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop that mercy has been suppressed and killed for them. What caused this to happen?

3. The chorus states, "Think, when we talk of _________, that you see them."

4. To what account from the Christian Bible does Henry allude to when he foretells the suffering the people of Harfleur will experience if they do not surrender?

5. 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?

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