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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 Pistol say has happened to Doll (Nell) that suggests she may have been unfaithful to him?

2. Why does Erpingham say sleeping on the ground is better for him than having a soft pillow for his head?

3. Fluellen tells Pistol that if he owes him anything, he will pay him in __________.

4. What additional information does the boy give the French soldier regarding Pistol's acceptance of the bribe?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the role of women in the play. Be sure to include a discussion of issues such as class, culture, and attitudes toward marriage.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the French language is used in the play and be sure to provide examples. Some questions you may want to consider: Is Shakespeare's use of French an effective rhetorical device; would audience members who do not understand French have a difficult time following and enjoying the play; should a director of the play consider using translations if he or she knows a majority of audience members will not understand the language?

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