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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. The constable tells the Dauphin that he has a mistaken opinion regarding what?
(a) The ability of French towns to withstand siege.
(b) The king of England.
(c) The willingness of Spain to stand as allies.
(d) How much the people of France love and respect him.

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

3. What words from Alice's lesson does Katherine consider too vulgar to speak before the gentlemen of France?
(a) Arm and elbow.
(b) Foot and count.
(c) Fingre and nails.
(d) Nick and sin.

4. What does Henry tell the governor will happen if Harfleur does not surrender?
(a) Henry will send a message to the king of France saying the governor put innocent citizens in harm's way to protect his political position.
(b) Women and children will be allowed to leave, but all men will be executed.
(c) They will blockade the town until they surrender or starve.
(d) The attack will continue and innocent civilians will be raped, tortured, and killed.

5. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) The Irish.
(c) The Scots.
(d) The Vikings.

Short Answer Questions

1. The chorus states, "Think, when we talk of _________, that you see them."

2. Sir Thomas Grey tells King Henry that those who were his father's enemies now do what?

3. When referring to King Henry's confrontation with Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey, Bedford states, "his grace is __________ to trust these traitors."

4. To what ethnic heritage does Britaine refer to when he suggests the English are of illegitimate birth?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Ely compares King Henry's development as a leader to the way certain types of fruit grow. Discuss this metaphor and how it applies to the king.

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

3. Explain what the constable means when he tells the Dauphin that Henry was "covering discretion with a coat of folly" and the significance of this statement.

4. How do Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey respond when they are charged with treason?

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. In the Prologue, what mythical creature does the chorus invoke and what does he hope doing so will accomplish?

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

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