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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What biblical character does Falstaff use to describe his ragged soldiers?
(a) Virgin Mary.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Adam.
(d) Lazarus.

2. What does Hotspur propose to do about the King's offer?
(a) Accept it with humble gratitude.
(b) Think on it overnight and send a reply in the morning.
(c) Reject it out of hand.
(d) Ask for further definition of the terms.

3. Who does Hotspur look for on the battlefield?
(a) King Henry.
(b) Vernon.
(c) Messengers.
(d) Prince of Wales.

4. At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3 Falstaff is worried about what?
(a) Having smallpox.
(b) Losing at cards.
(c) Becoming too thin.
(d) Going to war.

5. What does Prince Hal want from Falstaff when they meet in battle?
(a) Kind words and encouragement.
(b) His allegiance.
(c) Bottle of sack.
(d) His sword.

6. Why is Prince Henry asked to withdraw from battle?
(a) He is young.
(b) He is the heir.
(c) He is wounded.
(d) He must deliver a message.

7. Who is happy that Northumberland is not coming to the battle?
(a) Worcester.
(b) Hotspur.
(c) Archibald.
(d) Mortimer.

8. How many men are marching with Lancaster?
(a) 500.
(b) 7,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 700.

9. What Roman god does Vernon describe the Prince of Wales as?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Mars.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Zeus.

10. Who asks Prince Henry to withdraw from battle?
(a) Falstaff.
(b) Blunt.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) The King.

11. How does Falstaff survive his battle with Douglas?
(a) He calls his men to help.
(b) He pretends to be dead.
(c) He uses a small knife.
(d) He offers a treaty.

12. What does the trumpet sound out?
(a) Parley as a messenger comes from the King to the rebels.
(b) Surrender.
(c) The battle is over and done.
(d) Sneak attack by the King.

13. In Act 4, Scene 4, what is the Archbishop sending out?
(a) Political deals to small landowners.
(b) Mail to relatives he longs to see.
(c) Complaints to his priests and bishops.
(d) Letters to those who might support the rebels.

14. Where is Falstaff to meet Prince Hal to receive orders and equipment?
(a) Shrewsbury.
(b) Windsor Castle.
(c) Temple Hall.
(d) Eastcheap Tavern.

15. What does the second messenger bring to Hotspur just before battle?
(a) A glass of mead.
(b) News that the King comes forth.
(c) His horse.
(d) News that the King has retreated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Prince describe Falstaff's men?

2. How many men are in the King's army?

3. Who throws defiance down before the King to start the Battle of Shrewsbury?

4. How does Northumberland let Hotspur know that he will not be coming to battle?

5. Who kills Blunt?

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