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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Canterbury urges King Henry to look to his great uncle, who had once defeated the French, for strength. What is the name of Henry's great uncle?

2. King Henry implores his army that if they do not go unto the breach once more, then they should close up the walls of the city with what?

3. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?

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

5. When they finished mourning Falstaff, Pistol urges his comrades to begin their journey to France and be like __________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the English lesson that Alice gives Katherine. What is the subject of the lesson and how successful is it?

3. Why does the boy want to quit working for Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol? Be sure to provide examples.

4. Explain why it is important to Katherine that Alice teaches her English.

5. Why is the constable confounded that the English are better warriors than the French?

6. How do Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey respond when they are charged with treason?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of communication and means of communication in the play. Some questions to consider are: How are messages exchanged; what kinds of information are conveyed in various messages throughout the play; what are some of the adverse or comical effects of miscommunication or breakdowns in communication; how do the characters cope with various barriers to communication (for example: time, distance, differences in language, dialect and culture, difficult circumstances, etc.)?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the French language is used in the play and be sure to provide examples. Some questions you may want to consider: Is Shakespeare's use of French an effective rhetorical device; would audience members who do not understand French have a difficult time following and enjoying the play; should a director of the play consider using translations if he or she knows a majority of audience members will not understand the language?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the process Henry went through from being wild Prince Hal to honorable King Henry. Henry has little to say about the issue, but other characters have made a variety of observations on the subject. What kinds of things do various characters say about Henry's transformation and what are their attitudes toward this change? What are your thoughts on Henry's journey from irresponsible youth to responsible adult?

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