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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. To what does Henry compare his men as they are eagerly awaiting battle?
(a) Greyhounds.
(b) Race horses.
(c) Fighting dogs.
(d) Tigers.

2. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?
(a) Exeter is his uncle and Westmoreland is his cousin.
(b) Exeter is his cousin and Westmoreland is his nephew.
(c) Exeter is his brother and Westmoreland is his son.
(d) Exeter is his nephew and Westmoreland is his uncle.

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

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

5. What does the chorus says separates the "two mighty monarchies"?
(a) The will of God.
(b) Language.
(c) The perilous narrow ocean.
(d) A fortnight's journey by horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?

2. Referring to Henry, the constable tells the Dauphin that he will find these "forespent."

3. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?

4. The constable states that if Henry cannot be fought off, then they should leave France and leave their "__________ to a barbarous people."

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Henry wanting his troops to do as they begin their attack on Harfleur and what does he suggest they do if they do not want to comply?

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. 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?

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

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

9. Compare the response of the English and French to the impending war based on the chorus's observations.

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

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