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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. King Henry hesitates to go to war with France because he is afraid what group will seize the opportunity to invade?
2. What is Montjoy's job?
3. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?
4. 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?
5. To what end does Henry claim that Cambridge, Grey, and Scroop must be put to death?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Describe and discuss the offer the French make to Henry at Harfleur. What is Henry's opinion of the offer and what is his response to it?
3. Why is the constable confounded that the English are better warriors than the French?
4. What is the cause of the conflict between Nym and Pistol and how is this conflict resolved?
5. 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?
6. Discuss how the chorus helps the audience use their imagination as the English army begins the invasion.
7. What is the governor of Harfleur's response to Henry's demands and what is his explanation for his decision?
8. Compare the response of the English and French to the impending war based on the chorus's observations.
9. What does Fluellen mean when he talks about the "disciplines of war" and what is his attitude toward these disciplines?
10. Why is the Archbishop of Canterbury worried that a certain bill will be passed?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss agricultural metaphors in the play, especially as they pertain to Henry's transformation from wild prince to respected king.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the role of women in the play. Be sure to include a discussion of issues such as class, culture, and attitudes toward marriage.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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