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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. Why does Ely think King Henry will prevent a certain bill from being passed that would take away half the church's land and money?
(a) King Henry is a good friend of Canterbury and will do what he requests.
(b) Peasants would riot in the streets.
(c) The Queen Mother would be unhappy if the bill passed.
(d) The king is a true lover of the holy church.

2. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?
(a) Getting caught in a rainstorm.
(b) An infected wound.
(c) A broken heart.
(d) Too much drink.

3. What words from Henry's speech at Harfleur does Bardolph repeat to the others in his group?
(a) The game's afoot.
(b) Teach them how to war.
(c) Dishonor not your mother.
(d) On, to the breach.

4. When they finished mourning Falstaff, Pistol urges his comrades to begin their journey to France and be like __________.
(a) Horse-leeches.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Vampire bats.
(d) Fleas.

5. Referring to Henry, the constable tells the Dauphin that he will find these "forespent."
(a) Health.
(b) Vanities.
(c) Patience.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Henry tells Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop that mercy has been suppressed and killed for them. What caused this to happen?

5. What is Alice's response to Katherine's assertion that she (Alice) speaks English well?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. Based solely on the chorus' statement in the Prologue, what is the play about and what can the audience expect to experience?

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

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