View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of the body does the chorus mention when he says, "We'll not offend one __________ with our play"?
(a) Brain.
(b) Heart.
(c) Nose.
(d) Stomach.

2. How did Hostess Quickly determine that Falstaff was near death?
(a) His breathing stopped.
(b) He turned blue.
(c) He was unresponsive.
(d) His body felt cold.

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

4. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Harfleur.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Canterbury.

5. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?
(a) Courses vain.
(b) Sot weed.
(c) Ale.
(d) Lusty wenches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ely compares King Henry's development to the growth of what type of fruit?

2. Who is NOT one of the "three corrupted men" the chorus says has conspired with France?

3. After Henry responds to the Dauphin's insulting gesture by declaring war, the chorus states that "all the youth of England are" in what state of mind and doing what?

4. From where does the chorus ask the audience to imagine that the "well-appointed king" and his fleet embark?

5. The chorus compares England's response to the war to a person with a "little body" and __________.

(see the answer key)

This section contains 303 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample