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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. For what does the boy say he would give all his fame?
(a) Victory for the king.
(b) A pot of ale and safety.
(c) A fair wench.
(d) To have Falstaff alive again.

2. What is the name of the river the king of France believes Henry and his army have passed?
(a) Rhone.
(b) Seine.
(c) Somme.
(d) Thames.

3. As Pistol bids his wife farewell, he tells her to let what appear?
(a) Housewifery.
(b) Their unborn child.
(c) Good fortune.
(d) Her lover.

4. 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 Vikings.
(d) The Scots.

5. The chorus tells the audience that in the absence of the king and the army, England will be guarded by the following groups of people except for:
(a) Privèd maidens.
(b) Babies.
(c) Old women.
(d) Grandsires.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hostess Quickly offers to bring her husband to what location?

2. What is Fluellen's opinion of Captain Macmorris and Captain Jamy concerning military matters?

3. What does Katherine think after she has learned two words in English?

4. What are "lavoltas" and "corantos"?

5. The king of France tells the Dauphin to stay with them in __________.

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

3. Discuss how the chorus helps the audience use their imagination as the English army begins the invasion.

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

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

6. What is the governor of Harfleur's response to Henry's demands and what is his explanation for his decision?

7. Describe the chorus' attitude toward King Henry.

8. What is the French king's response to the negative tone of his court's conversation about England's invasion and what does he decide to do about the situation?

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

10. Describe the kind of rhetorical appeals Henry uses to persuade his army to be persistent in their attack on Harfleur.

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