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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. The Dauphin claims that "__________ is not so vile a sin / As __________."
3. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.
4. What is Montjoy's job?
5. At the conclusion of the lesson, what does Katherine suggest they do next?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Ely compares King Henry's development as a leader to the way certain types of fruit grow. Discuss this metaphor and how it applies to the king.
3. 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.
4. Why does the boy want to quit working for Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol? Be sure to provide examples.
5. Describe the relationship between Hostess Quickly and Pistol and give examples.
6. Compare the response of the English and French to the impending war based on the chorus's observations.
7. In the Prologue, what mythical creature does the chorus invoke and what does he hope doing so will accomplish?
8. 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?
9. How do Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey respond when they are charged with treason?
10. Describe the kind of rhetorical appeals Henry uses to persuade his army to be persistent in their attack on Harfleur.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many of the tactics Henry employs in his campaign would not be acceptable under modern day standards of warfare and some would even be considered war crimes. Discuss whether in your opinion a character like Henry should be considered an honorable and heroic character by today's standards.
Essay Topic 2
Examine the attitude toward monarchy in the world of Henry the Fifth. Are there major differences between the monarchy of England and of France? How do people regard their country's monarchies? How do monarchs view themselves?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the role of patriotism in the play. How does King Henry use patriotism in the play and how do various characters express their patriotism?
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