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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 Henry say he and his army will do after they bury their dead and perform some post-battle religious rituals?

2. What does Fluellen say regarding the killing of the boys who had been guarding the luggage?

3. What is Fluellen's complaint against Gower in the hours before the battle begins?

4. What absurd suggestion does the Dauphin make regarding the horses?

5. What do Henry and Williams exchange as proof of their quarrel with each other?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the constable mean when he tells the other soldiers, "straight to horse"?

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

5. What does Gower tell Pistol after Fluellen beats him and forces him to eat the leek?

6. What is Grandpre's attitude toward the English camp?

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

8. What are some of the outrageous claims the Dauphin makes about his horse?

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

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

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

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?

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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