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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Douglas name Hotspur?

2. Who has Hotspur sent from the rebel camp to meet with the King?

3. How does the Prince say he made amends with is father?

4. What do the rebels estimate the size of the King's army to be?

5. Who is the Archbishop sending letters to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of Hotspur is matched with Prince Hal. In the actual history of these families Hotspur was much older than Prince Hal. Shakespeare made the choice to have them be the same age. What does this allow Shakespeare to reveal about the character of each? How does Hotspur's character define Prince Hal? What qualities does Prince Hal have that Hotspur does not, and vice versa?

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

Falstaff presents a strong criticism to the commonly held idea that honor is always good. Falstaff has little respect for honor, rather he will always choose life over being right. What quotes of Falstaff define this radical view of honor being simply a word? What are his actions in battle? Is he simply a comic buffoon or is there something more honest about his seeing that men are used as canon fodder?

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