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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. Why is Falstaff called Sir John Falstaff?

2. What does the King do that angers Hotspur during their conference?

3. What does Glendower say he can command?

4. What does Falstaff mean when he says "Zounds"?

5. What is Moorditch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Archbishop so fearful of Hotspur failing in his cause?

2. What does Hotspur say when the offer from the King is read?

3. What is Hotspur's answer to the King's offer of pardon?

4. Does Hotspur accept or reject the King's offer of pardon?

5. What is Poins's real plan for the robbery in the second scene?

6. What does Prince Henry say must happen during the war when he goes to the tavern?

7. How does Hotspur respond to Prince Hal's offer to meet him solo on the battlefield?

8. What does Falstaff do for the Prince before he returns to the King?

9. What happens after the first robbery has been committed by Falstaff?

10. What is the controversy over Falstaff's seal ring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

The King's offer of grace and pardon towards the rebels is rejected by the treacherous Worcester. Why does Worcester hide this from Hotspur? What is his agenda? Why is Hotspur so easy to manipulate?

Essay Topic 3

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Shakespeare have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

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