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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 topic are the Dauphin, the constable, and Orleans discussing when an argument breaks out?

2. What strategic structure does Fluellen say is being protected by the Duke of Exeter and Pistol?

3. In what country, other than France, does the chorus mention that trouble is brewing for England after Henry returns from the war?

4. What order does Henry give Exeter after the alarm sounds?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the negative consequences Burgundy says that France has suffered due to lack of peace?

2. When Henry is in disguise walking among his men, how does he talk about himself?

3. Summarize the comments the boy makes after Pistol leaves with the French soldier to collect the ransom.

4. Explain the situation with Williams' glove after Henry asks Fluellen to wear it in his cap.

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

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

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

8. What is the basis of the quarrel between Henry, who is in disguise, and Williams?

9. What are some of the conjectures that the constable, Orleans, and Rambures make about Henry and the English?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the process Henry went through from being wild Prince Hal to honorable King Henry. Henry has little to say about the issue, but other characters have made a variety of observations on the subject. What kinds of things do various characters say about Henry's transformation and what are their attitudes toward this change? What are your thoughts on Henry's journey from irresponsible youth to responsible adult?

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

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.

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