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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. The chorus tells the audience that in the absence of the king and the army, England will be guarded by the following groups of people except for:

2. 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?

3. At the conclusion of the lesson, what does Katherine suggest they do next?

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

5. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the meaning of the Dauphin's insulting gift to King Henry and Henry's response to the gift.

2. Based solely on the chorus' statement in the Prologue, what is the play about and what can the audience expect to experience?

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

4. Explain what the constable means when he tells the Dauphin that Henry was "covering discretion with a coat of folly" and the significance of this statement.

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

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. What does Fluellen mean when he talks about the "disciplines of war" and what is his attitude toward these disciplines?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Discuss agricultural metaphors in the play, especially as they pertain to Henry's transformation from wild prince to respected king.

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