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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. To whom is Hostess Nell Quickly married?
2. In the Prologue, what term does the chorus use to describe King Henry?
3. In addition to not wanting to die, why does Nym not want to go up to the breach?
4. After Henry responds to the Dauphin's insulting gesture by declaring war, the chorus states that "all the youth of England are" in what state of mind and doing what?
5. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the governor of Harfleur's response to Henry's demands and what is his explanation for his decision?
2. What message does Exeter deliver to the French court, especially concerning the king of France and the Dauphin?
3. What is the Salic Law and what is its significance in the play?
4. The chorus cites one of England's weaknesses that the French are using to their advantage. What is the weakness and how does France plan to use it in its favor?
5. Describe the relationship between Hostess Quickly and Pistol and give examples.
6. What does Fluellen mean when he talks about the "disciplines of war" and what is his attitude toward these disciplines?
7. Describe the English lesson that Alice gives Katherine. What is the subject of the lesson and how successful is it?
8. Why is the Archbishop of Canterbury worried that a certain bill will be passed?
9. Explain why it is important to Katherine that Alice teaches her English.
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Consider the role of friendship in the play. Which characters seem to have genuine friendships, which do not, and why? Does class seem to affect friendships?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss agricultural metaphors in the play, especially as they pertain to Henry's transformation from wild prince to respected king.
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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