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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After witnessing a poignant scene involving the deaths of two soldiers, what is Exeter's emotional response?
(a) He began laughing hysterically even though he knew it was inappropriate.
(b) He swallowed hard, but refused to cry.
(c) He screamed in anger.
(d) He was moved to tears.

2. What does Queen Isabel say she hopes will happen as a result of the meeting between the French royal court and King Henry?
(a) That they will take Henry captive and hold him for ransom.
(b) That Henry will admit the war was a mistake.
(c) That all griefs and quarrels will be changed to love.
(d) That Katherine will accept Henry's marriage proposal.

3. What does Henry tell Exeter to do with Williams' glove?
(a) Fill it with coins and give it back to Williams.
(b) Send it to Williams' widow.
(c) Make sure Williams is buried with it.
(d) Give it to a glove maker so a mate can be made for it.

4. Henry had seen this duke fall in battle several times and covered in blood so he asks Exeter whether he might still be alive:
(a) Bedford.
(b) York.
(c) Westmoreland.
(d) Gloucester.

5. Fluellen tells Pistol that if he owes him anything, he will pay him in __________.
(a) Three days.
(b) Leeks.
(c) Crowns.
(d) Cudgels.

6. What does Gower say motivates men like Pistol to go to war?
(a) Combat pay and spoils of war.
(b) So they can brag to others about their brave exploits once they return home.
(c) Duty to king and country.
(d) A chance to travel and see the world.

7. What suggestion from various lords does Henry refuse because he does not have the vanity or pride to do so?
(a) Have a major street in London renamed for him.
(b) Ride in a parade with his battle-scarred helmet and sword.
(c) Have a statue of himself made.
(d) Declare a national holiday in his name.

8. What does Orleans say has been lost?
(a) The day (le jour) and all (tout).
(b) His horse (mon cheval).
(c) The war (la guerre).
(d) His son (mon fils) and his brother (mon frère).

9. What does the chorus, somewhat embarrassed, say will have to represent the battle on the stage?
(a) A painting of a battle scene.
(b) A fireworks display.
(c) Sound effects clashing swords and yelling men.
(d) Four or five actors with foils.

10. What is Henry's response when Gloucester says he hopes the French will not attack now?
(a) Not to worry because they will easily be able to take the French.
(b) He agrees that an attack now would certainly be a problem.
(c) That they are in God's hands, not the hands of the French.
(d) That the French are bluffing and will definitely not attack now.

11. Complete the statement the boy makes after Pistol leaves with the French soldier, "The empty vessel . . ."
(a) Makes the greatest sound.
(b) Is easily broken.
(c) Appears the same as a full one.
(d) Is never filled.

12. Why does Fluellen say he is still wearing a leek in his cap?
(a) He is trying to start a new fashion trend.
(b) He does not have a pocket to put it in.
(c) To annoy Pistol.
(d) He forgot it was still there.

13. What is Williams' response to Henry (who is in disguise) when Henry says that the king would not be ransomed?
(a) Only because it is not the way of the French to hold men for ransom.
(b) That he may indeed be ransomed but they would not know the difference once their throats had been cut.
(c) The English would never be willing to pay a ransom, even for Henry.
(d) He agrees that Henry would not permit such a thing to happen.

14. What does Fluellen say regarding the killing of the boys who had been guarding the luggage?
(a) They were all orphans, so none will be missed.
(b) It is what happens when you leave a boy to do a man's job.
(c) That the boys should have been armed and taught to defend themselves.
(d) It goes against the law of arms.

15. Which for what reason does Fluellen say that Welshmen occasionally wear leeks in their hats?
(a) To mask body odor.
(b) To celebrate the leek harvest.
(c) In honor of St. David's day.
(d) Because the leek is the national symbol of Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does Henry give Exeter after the alarm sounds?

2. To which mythical creature does the Dauphin compare his horse?

3. Who does Gower suspect had murdered the boys and stolen and burned the king's possessions?

4. Fluellen states that the Duke of Exeter is as magnanimous as which famous ancient monarch?

5. What additional information does the boy give the French soldier regarding Pistol's acceptance of the bribe?

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