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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. What does the chorus say must "deck our kings"?
2. After Henry responds to the Dauphin's insulting gesture by declaring war, the chorus states that "all the youth of England are" in what state of mind and doing what?
3. Canterbury urges King Henry to divide England into __________ and have __________ go to fight France while the rest stays home to defend against invaders.
4. The chorus says the play will turn the "accomplishment of many years" into what?
5. What does King Henry tell Exeter to do with the drunken man who had railed against him the day before?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the governor of Harfleur's response to Henry's demands and what is his explanation for his decision?
2. How do Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey respond when they are charged with treason?
3. Why is the constable confounded that the English are better warriors than the French?
4. Describe the kind of rhetorical appeals Henry uses to persuade his army to be persistent in their attack on Harfleur.
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. Why does the boy want to quit working for Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol? Be sure to provide examples.
9. What is the Salic Law and what is its significance in the play?
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
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 2
Compare King Henry and the English royal court to the king of France and the French royal court. Some issues to consider are leadership, relationships, communications skills, ethics, and personality.
Essay Topic 3
Several characters in the play are sentenced to die for committing various crimes, yet there is no mention of any criminal trials. So, how are matters of criminal justice handled in the world of Henry the Fifth?
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