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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 king of France tells the Dauphin to stay with them in __________.

2. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.

3. To what ethnic heritage does Britaine refer to when he suggests the English are of illegitimate birth?

4. Referring to Henry, the constable tells the Dauphin that he will find these "forespent."

5. The "vasty fields" the chorus mentions are located in which country?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. Why is the Archbishop of Canterbury worried that a certain bill will be passed?

7. Describe the English lesson that Alice gives Katherine. What is the subject of the lesson and how successful is it?

8. Explain why it is important to Katherine that Alice teaches her English.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The societies of England and France in the time the play is set was strongly based on class. Discuss how characters in the play are treated based on their class and consider how class seems to affect how the characters view their world.

Essay Topic 2

After receiving an insulting gift from the Dauphin, King Henry seems very quick to go to war with France. The people of England strongly support their king and are willing to fight and die for him. Compare the response of the people of England in Henry's time to the way people respond to wars today.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of women in the play. Be sure to include a discussion of issues such as class, culture, and attitudes toward marriage.

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