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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?
(a) His master is ill and he wants Pistol and Hostess to come immediately.
(b) French troops have launched a counter invasion and will be in London in a few hours.
(c) King Henry needs to see them right away.
(d) He has heard of an assassination plot against the king.

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

3. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?
(a) It was a long time coming.
(b) He used to be more fun.
(c) He now has a holier-than-thou attitude.
(d) We are blessed.

4. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.
(a) Germany.
(b) Scotland.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the river the king of France believes Henry and his army have passed?

2. What does the chorus says separates the "two mighty monarchies"?

3. In the Prologue, what term does the chorus use to describe King Henry?

4. As Pistol bids his wife farewell, he tells her to let what appear?

5. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the meaning of the Dauphin's insulting gift to King Henry and Henry's response to the gift.

2. Explain why Hostess Quickly blames King Henry for Sir John's illness and the justification that Nym and Pistol offer for what the king had done.

3. Why is the Archbishop of Canterbury worried that a certain bill will be passed?

4. What message does Exeter deliver to the French court, especially concerning the king of France and the Dauphin?

5. The chorus cites one of England's weaknesses that the French are using to their advantage. What is the weakness and how does France plan to use it in its favor?

6. What is the Salic Law and what is its significance in the play?

7. How do Falstaff's friends mourn his passing?

8. Explain why it is important to Katherine that Alice teaches her English.

9. Describe and discuss the offer the French make to Henry at Harfleur. What is Henry's opinion of the offer and what is his response to it?

10. King Henry tells his uncle, Exeter, to free a man who had railed against him while intoxicated. What is Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey's response to this pardon and what is the significance of their response?

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