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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What additional information does the boy give the French soldier regarding Pistol's acceptance of the bribe?
(a) That if he surrenders himself to the king, the king will be merciful and he will not need to pay the bribe.
(b) That the boy has told Pistol that the amount is less than what the soldier has offered so he can get his cut.
(c) That Pistol does not understand French currency and would have let him go for much less.
(d) It is against his oath to pardon any prisoner.

2. What order does Henry give Exeter after the alarm sounds?
(a) Tell every soldier to kill his prisoners.
(b) Regroup and charge once more.
(c) Retreat.
(d) Try to trick the French into thinking they are going to surrender.

3. What topic are the Dauphin, the constable, and Orleans discussing when an argument breaks out?
(a) King Henry.
(b) Horses.
(c) Their prowess as warriors.
(d) Women.

4. Henry states that if it is a sin to __________, then he is the most offending soul alive.
(a) Covet honor.
(b) Covet gold.
(c) Betray a friend.
(d) Kill one's enemies.

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

6. What had led Fluellen into thinking that Pistol was a valiant warrior?
(a) His brave words at the bridge.
(b) The fighting skills he displayed at Harfleur.
(c) Exeter had declared as much.
(d) He had put himself in harm's way to rescue an injured comrade.

7. What amusing mispronunciation of a famous historical figure does Fluellen make when he is speaking with Gower?
(a) The Queen of Sheepah.
(b) Julius Cheeser.
(c) Attila the Nun.
(d) Alexander the Pig.

8. What does Henry hope that his and Katherine's potential future son will do?
(a) Have a peaceful reign free of wars.
(b) Marry a French woman as beautiful as his mother.
(c) Go to Constantinople to fight the Turks.
(d) Add Scotland and Ireland to the English empire.

9. Henry, who is in disguise, tells Williams and Bates that "Every subject's duty is the king's, but every subject's _________ is his own."
(a) Opinion.
(b) Soul.
(c) Life.
(d) Money.

10. Why is the constable confident that they will be able to defeat the English?
(a) He believes God is on their side.
(b) They outnumber the English.
(c) The English will be too hungry to fight.
(d) The English have been weakened by an outbreak of pox.

11. What is the amount that the French soldier offers Pistol to spare his life?
(a) Thirty pieces of silver.
(b) Seven hundred francs.
(c) Two hundred pounds.
(d) Two hundred crowns.

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

13. On whose behalf does Pistol ask Fluellen to plead for mercy after this individual had been sentenced to death for robbing a church?
(a) Nym.
(b) The boy.
(c) Bardolph.
(d) Gower.

14. What do Henry and Williams exchange as proof of their quarrel with each other?
(a) Swords.
(b) Gloves.
(c) Locks of their own hair.
(d) Rings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "capital demand" in the articles of peace that Henry mentions to Queen Isabel?

2. What does Williams do when he discovers it is Henry who he had made quarrel with the night before the battle?

3. What is the constable's chief lament as the French nobles prepare for battle?

4. What do the constable and Orleans begin to do after commenting on the Dauphin's valor (or lack thereof)?

5. What is a term that Henry does NOT use when addressing the soldiers in the camp?

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