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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 constable says the English "have said their prayers, and they stay for __________."

2. What characteristic does the Constable say has spoiled them, but will now be their friend as they return to the battlefield?

3. The chorus says the two army camps are so close together they can do which of the following:

4. What does the chorus ask the audience to imagine is happening on the English beach?

5. What had led Fluellen into thinking that Pistol was a valiant warrior?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the comparisons that Fluellen makes between Henry and Alexander the Great?

2. Explain why Henry's post-war stay in England is cut short.

3. Describe England's celebratory mood as Henry and his army return home from France.

4. Describe the poignant scene that Exeter witnessed on the battlefield.

5. Why do the French soldiers feel so ashamed during the battle?

6. What is the significance of Saint Crispin's day?

7. Compare the demeanor of the English troops to that of the French troops before the battle of Agincourt.

8. Describe what Henry is doing in the English camp the night before the battle of Agincourt.

9. Summarize the message from the French king that Montjoy gives to Henry.

10. What does Bourbon declare must be done rather than live with the shame of losing to the English?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shakespeare's "The Life of King Henry the Fifth" is a work of fiction based upon a historical event. Many of the characters and situations presented in the novel are based on factual information, but many others are entirely fabrications. Discuss whether you think works like Henry the Fifth help us to understand historical events better or if pure historical accounts alone are sufficient. You may want to discuss whether historical fiction has a place in a history class or if it belongs only in a literature course.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze bias in the play. For example, does the play seem to be excessively biased in favor of England and against France? Is some bias acceptable in a historical work or does it make the play come across as a piece of propaganda?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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