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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. When Henry comes upon the scene of the murdered boys guarding the luggage, he says he has not been angry since . . .
(a) The Dauphin sent him tennis balls.
(b) He has come to France.
(c) Montjoy came to propose that he ransom himself.
(d) The battle of Harfleur.

2. Henry notes that the day of the battle is the feast day of __________.
(a) St. Patrick.
(b) Epiphany.
(c) St. George.
(d) Crispian.

3. What does Henry do after Erpingham says the nobles are looking for him throughout the camp, but before he leaves with Gloucester?
(a) Sends a servant to find Williams and return his glove.
(b) Sends a messenger to the French camp stating that this is their last chance to surrender.
(c) Prays that his soldiers will be brave.
(d) Writes a letter of instructions in case he is captured or killed.

4. Why does Erpingham say sleeping on the ground is better for him than having a soft pillow for his head?
(a) Only Frenchmen use pillows.
(b) Sleeping on the hard ground is good for his back.
(c) Pillows make him sneeze.
(d) Because he can say he is sleeping like a king.

5. Why does Henry have to return to France?
(a) He is ready to marry Katherine.
(b) The citizens of France want to overthrow the monarchy.
(c) He needs to discuss affairs of state with the Dauphin, who is too ill to travel.
(d) The Emperor of Rome cannot negotiate peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams do when he discovers it is Henry who he had made quarrel with the night before the battle?

2. On whose behalf does Pistol ask Fluellen to plead for mercy after this individual had been sentenced to death for robbing a church?

3. What had Gower observed Pistol doing that he finally chastises him for after Fluellen beats him up?

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

5. What suggestion from various lords does Henry refuse because he does not have the vanity or pride to do so?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Exeter say was his response to witnessing the scene between York and Suffolk and what is Henry's response to this revelation?

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

4. What are some of the outrageous claims the Dauphin makes about his horse?

5. What is the significance of Saint Crispin's day?

6. Why do the French soldiers feel so ashamed during the battle?

7. Compare the demeanor of the English troops to that of the French troops before the battle of Agincourt.

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

9. What is Henry's response when Katherine asks how she could possibly love the enemy of France?

10. Describe what Henry is doing in the English camp the night before the battle of Agincourt.

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