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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. Why does Henry say the soldiers will go to Calais?
2. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?
3. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?
4. To which ancient notable military leader does Henry compare the fathers of his men?
5. Hostess Quickly believes that Sir John Falstaff is not in hell, but in the bosom of __________.
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the relationship between Hostess Quickly and Pistol and give examples.
2. 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?
3. Describe the English lesson that Alice gives Katherine. What is the subject of the lesson and how successful is it?
4. Based solely on the chorus' statement in the Prologue, what is the play about and what can the audience expect to experience?
5. How do Falstaff's friends mourn his passing?
6. What does Fluellen mean when he talks about the "disciplines of war" and what is his attitude toward these disciplines?
7. What does Henry tell the governor of Harfleur will happen to the people of his city if they do not surrender immediately?
8. Compare the response of the English and French to the impending war based on the chorus's observations.
9. What message does Exeter deliver to the French court, especially concerning the king of France and the Dauphin?
10. What is Henry wanting his troops to do as they begin their attack on Harfleur and what does he suggest they do if they do not want to comply?
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
After receiving an insulting gift from the Dauphin, King Henry seems very quick to go to war with France. The people of England strongly support their king and are willing to fight and die for him. Compare the response of the people of England in Henry's time to the way people respond to wars today.
Essay Topic 3
The societies of England and France in the time the play is set was strongly based on class. Discuss how characters in the play are treated based on their class and consider how class seems to affect how the characters view their world.
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