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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift of athletic equipment, intended to be taken as an insult, does the Dauphin send King Henry?
(a) A canoe with a hole in the bottom.
(b) Left-handed golf clubs.
(c) Lacrosse sticks from the New World.
(d) Tennis balls.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The chorus invites the audience to "piece out" what with their thoughts?

2. According to the chorus, what is the French response to the impending war?

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

4. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?

5. The chorus asks the audience "kindly to judge" what?

(see the answer key)

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