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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. Canterbury urges King Henry to divide England into __________ and have __________ go to fight France while the rest stays home to defend against invaders.

2. King Henry states that he will be "No king of England" if he is not also what else?

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

4. What is the battle cry Henry gives his men?

5. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey respond when they are charged with treason?

2. 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.

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

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

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

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

7. What is the Salic Law and what is its significance in the play?

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

9. 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?

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

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?

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 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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