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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. Dauphin tells the French king that they should show no more fear of England than if that country were busy with __________.
(a) Women in a bawdy house.
(b) Bear baiting.
(c) Attending a play.
(d) A Whitsun morris-dance.

2. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?
(a) Bestow them a breakfast.
(b) Throw a dinner party.
(c) Take them out drinking.
(d) Give his own money to settle a gambling debt.

3. The king of France tells the Dauphin to stay with them in __________.
(a) Harfleur.
(b) Paris.
(c) Versailles.
(d) Rouen.

4. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?
(a) His body felt cold.
(b) He turned blue.
(c) He was unresponsive.
(d) His breathing stopped.

5. What does King Henry tell Exeter to do with the drunken man who had railed against him the day before?
(a) Put him in the stocks in the town square.
(b) Offer him a position at court.
(c) Execute him.
(d) Pardon him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which famous Parisian landmark does Exeter say will "shake" because of the Dauphin's insulting gift to King Henry?

3. Based on the chorus' description, which best describes Harfleur's location?

4. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

5. How do the English respond to the French's offer of marriage of Katherine to Henry and Katherine's dowry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Fluellen mean when he talks about the "disciplines of war" and what is his attitude toward these disciplines?

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

4. Why does the boy want to quit working for Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol? Be sure to provide examples.

5. Describe the relationship between Hostess Quickly and Pistol and give examples.

6. Why is the constable confounded that the English are better warriors than the French?

7. Why does the chorus have an apologetic tone concerning the play?

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

9. Describe the chorus' attitude toward King Henry.

10. What is the cause of the conflict between Nym and Pistol and how is this conflict resolved?

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