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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. Which for what reason does Fluellen say that Welshmen occasionally wear leeks in their hats?
(a) Because the leek is the national symbol of Wales.
(b) To mask body odor.
(c) To celebrate the leek harvest.
(d) In honor of St. David's day.

2. What is the amount that the French soldier offers Pistol to spare his life?
(a) Seven hundred francs.
(b) Thirty pieces of silver.
(c) Two hundred pounds.
(d) Two hundred crowns.

3. What characteristic does the Constable say has spoiled them, but will now be their friend as they return to the battlefield?
(a) Vanity.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Honor.
(d) Disorder.

4. What drastic action does the Dauphin propose rather than face the shame of losing the battle?
(a) Hang themselves.
(b) Run away to a heathen land that knows not France.
(c) Stab themselves.
(d) Disguise themselves as commoners.

5. Henry states that if it is a sin to __________, then he is the most offending soul alive.
(a) Covet honor.
(b) Betray a friend.
(c) Covet gold.
(d) Kill one's enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom or what does Henry credit with winning the battle while losing relatively few men?

2. Henry notes that the day of the battle is the feast day of __________.

3. Why is the constable confident that they will be able to defeat the English?

4. Which of the following tool do the armorers use to close the rivets on the knights' armor?

5. What does Henry tell Exeter to do with Williams' glove?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basis of the quarrel between Henry, who is in disguise, and Williams?

2. What does Henry tell Montjoy will be the result of dead English soldiers being buried in France?

3. What does the constable mean when he tells the other soldiers, "straight to horse"?

4. Summarize the message from the French king that Montjoy gives to Henry.

5. Explain the situation with Williams' glove after Henry asks Fluellen to wear it in his cap.

6. What are some of the negative consequences Burgundy says that France has suffered due to lack of peace?

7. Why is Fluellen so insistent that Pistol eat a leek?

8. What does Bourbon declare must be done rather than live with the shame of losing to the English?

9. Summarize the comments the boy makes after Pistol leaves with the French soldier to collect the ransom.

10. Explain why Henry's post-war stay in England is cut short.

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