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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Hostess Nell Quickly married?
(a) Nym.
(b) Bardolph.
(c) Pistol.
(d) Sir John Falstaff.

2. As Pistol bids his wife farewell, he tells her to let what appear?
(a) Her lover.
(b) Housewifery.
(c) Good fortune.
(d) Their unborn child.

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?
(a) On fire and preparing themselves for war.
(b) Afraid of being drafted and are going into hiding or leaving the country.
(c) Aware that the war will soon bring an end to the good times and are making merry while they can.
(d) Angry that they will have to fight a war to satisfy the king's personal agenda and are protesting in the streets.

4. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?
(a) An infected wound.
(b) Getting caught in a rainstorm.
(c) Too much drink.
(d) A broken heart.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on the chorus' description, which best describes Harfleur's location?

2. Why does Ely think King Henry will prevent a certain bill from being passed that would take away half the church's land and money?

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

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

5. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?

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