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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 do after Erpingham says the nobles are looking for him throughout the camp, but before he leaves with Gloucester?

2. What does Pistol mistakenly think is the name of a French soldier?

3. Who sends Montjoy to the English camp to request that Henry surrender and give himself over for ransom?

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

5. What is Williams' response to Henry (who is in disguise) when Henry says that the king would not be ransomed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Henry tell Montjoy will be the result of dead English soldiers being buried in France?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of patriotism and duty as represented in the play. How did the people of Shakespeare's day seem to view these concepts? How does their attitudes toward these concepts compare to modern-day beliefs about them?

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

Consider the role of friendship in the play. Which characters seem to have genuine friendships, which do not, and why? Does class seem to affect friendships?

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