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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. What does Westmoreland wish for before the battle of Agincourt begins?
(a) Ten thousand more English troops.
(b) That Henry would ransom himself so the rest of them go home.
(c) A hot meal.
(d) A horse as good as Henry's.

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

3. Henry had seen this duke fall in battle several times and covered in blood so he asks Exeter whether he might still be alive:
(a) Westmoreland.
(b) Bedford.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) York.

4. What is the "capital demand" in the articles of peace that Henry mentions to Queen Isabel?
(a) Two-thirds of all France's tax revenues.
(b) Katherine.
(c) A formal apology from the Dauphin.
(d) The French king's crown and all his powers.

5. Fluellen tells Pistol that if he owes him anything, he will pay him in __________.
(a) Leeks.
(b) Cudgels.
(c) Three days.
(d) Crowns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amusing mispronunciation of a famous historical figure does Fluellen make when he is speaking with Gower?

2. Finish Orleans' line, "Is this the king we sent . . . "

3. What does Orleans say has been lost?

4. What is a term that Henry does NOT use when addressing the soldiers in the camp?

5. What does the chorus, somewhat embarrassed, say will have to represent the battle on the stage?

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 Gower tell Pistol after Fluellen beats him and forces him to eat the leek?

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

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

5. What is Henry's reasoning for wanting to go forward with Bardolph's execution?

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

7. Describe the death toll of the battle of Agincourt. For example, were the losses lopsided or did both sides suffer fairly equally? How are the dead accounted for in terms of class and social status?

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

9. When Henry is in disguise walking among his men, how does he talk about himself?

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

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