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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 is a term that Henry does NOT use when addressing the soldiers in the camp?

2. What does the chorus, somewhat embarrassed, say will have to represent the battle on the stage?

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

4. Who does Bourbon say will "take order now"?

5. Fluellen states that the Duke of Exeter is as magnanimous as which famous ancient monarch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain what Henry tells Fluellen to do when he gives him Williams' glove.

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

7. Describe the exchange between Pistol and the French soldier that the boy is called upon to serve as interpreter.

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

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

10. What does Exeter say was his response to witnessing the scene between York and Suffolk and what is Henry's response to this revelation?

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

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

Discuss the role of the chorus. What is the chorus' purpose? Be sure to provide some examples of how the chorus is used in the play.

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