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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Henry's response when Gloucester says he hopes the French will not attack now?
(a) He agrees that an attack now would certainly be a problem.
(b) Not to worry because they will easily be able to take the French.
(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.

2. The chorus says the two army camps are so close together they can do which of the following:
(a) Smell each other's fear.
(b) Taste the food in their enemy's bowl.
(c) Accidentally wander into their enemy's tents.
(d) See each other's faces and almost hear each other's conversations.

3. 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 screamed in anger.
(c) He swallowed hard, but refused to cry.
(d) He was moved to tears.

4. What is Queen Isabel's response when Henry asks if she will accompany the French king and the English representatives to the negotiations?
(a) She would rather stay and make sure Henry is not left alone with Katherine.
(b) She will go, but knows that no one will bother to listen to her opinion.
(c) Women have no place in affairs of state.
(d) A woman's voice may do some good.

5. Henry states that a man who sheds his blood with him in battle will be . . .
(a) His brother.
(b) As dead as he will be.
(c) Forgotten eventually.
(d) Tended to by England's best surgeons.

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

7. What characteristic does the Constable say has spoiled them, but will now be their friend as they return to the battlefield?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Honor.
(c) Disorder.
(d) Vanity.

8. What do the constable and Orleans begin to do after commenting on the Dauphin's valor (or lack thereof)?
(a) Exchange well-known proverbs.
(b) Begin to talk about other members of the French court who have exhibited the characteristic of valor.
(c) Notice an approaching messenger and begin to speculate on what he will say.
(d) Call the Dauphin vulgar names.

9. Where does the messenger say the English are when he reports to the constable?
(a) A day's march away.
(b) Within fifteen hundred paces of the constable's tent.
(c) Still in Calais.
(d) Half way to Rouen.

10. In what country, other than France, does the chorus mention that trouble is brewing for England after Henry returns from the war?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Spain.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Denmark.

11. 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.

12. What is the "capital demand" in the articles of peace that Henry mentions to Queen Isabel?
(a) Katherine.
(b) The French king's crown and all his powers.
(c) A formal apology from the Dauphin.
(d) Two-thirds of all France's tax revenues.

13. What does the chorus ask the audience to imagine is happening on the English beach?
(a) Soldiers are basking in the sun before returning home.
(b) English ships are running aground because of a storm.
(c) Crabs and other seafood are being collected for a celebration.
(d) Soldiers are being reunited with their families.

14. What strategic structure does Fluellen say is being protected by the Duke of Exeter and Pistol?
(a) A city wall.
(b) A bridge.
(c) A fort.
(d) A pier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic are the Dauphin, the constable, and Orleans discussing when an argument breaks out?

2. Why does the King of France say he has not yet agreed to England's demands?

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

4. Why does Henry have to return to France?

5. What does Montjoy request of Henry on behalf of France after the battle of Agincourt?

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