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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on the chorus' description, which best describes Harfleur's location?
(a) On the coastline.
(b) In the mountains.
(c) On the border of France and the Netherlands.
(d) In the suburbs of Paris.

2. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?
(a) Sir Thomas Erpingham.
(b) Sir Thomas Grey of Northumberland.
(c) Richard Earl of Cambridge.
(d) Henry Lord Scroop of Masham.

3. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?
(a) They are not worried because they know the Spanish will come to their aid.
(b) They are confident that their diplomats will bring about a peaceful resolution.
(c) They are shaking in their fear.
(d) They are as eager to go to war as the English.

4. The chorus compares England's response to the war to a person with a "little body" and __________.
(a) A mighty heart.
(b) The temper of a woman.
(c) An even smaller brain.
(d) A strong stomach.

5. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?
(a) We are blessed.
(b) He now has a holier-than-thou attitude.
(c) He used to be more fun.
(d) It was a long time coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?

2. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?

3. Hostess Quickly states that she "cannot lodge and board a dozen or fourteen gentlewomen" without it being thought she is running ___________.

4. The chorus tells the audience that in the absence of the king and the army, England will be guarded by the following groups of people except for:

5. Hostess Quickly offers to bring her husband to what location?

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