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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. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?

2. What is the dowry that the French offer King Henry along with the king's daughter Katherine?

3. What is the battle cry Henry gives his men?

4. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?

5. What does the governor say was the Dauphin's response to his request for help in fighting the English?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Henry tell the governor of Harfleur will happen to the people of his city if they do not surrender immediately?

3. 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?

4. What is the French king's response to the negative tone of his court's conversation about England's invasion and what does he decide to do about the situation?

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

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

7. How do Falstaff's friends mourn his passing?

8. Why does the chorus have an apologetic tone concerning the play?

9. Explain why Hostess Quickly blames King Henry for Sir John's illness and the justification that Nym and Pistol offer for what the king had done.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze bias in the play. For example, does the play seem to be excessively biased in favor of England and against France? Is some bias acceptable in a historical work or does it make the play come across as a piece of propaganda?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of patriotism and duty as represented in the play. How did the people of Shakespeare's day seem to view these concepts? How does their attitudes toward these concepts compare to modern-day beliefs about them?

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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