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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. To whom or what does Henry credit with winning the battle while losing relatively few men?

2. What amusing mispronunciation of a famous historical figure does Fluellen make when he is speaking with Gower?

3. What does Westmoreland wish for before the battle of Agincourt begins?

4. When Henry comes upon the scene of the murdered boys guarding the luggage, he says he has not been angry since . . .

5. What does Pistol plan to do for a living now that he no longer has Nell to support him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the death toll of the battle of Agincourt. For example, were the losses lopsided or did both sides suffer fairly equally? How are the dead accounted for in terms of class and social status?

7. What is Henry's response when Katherine asks how she could possibly love the enemy of France?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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