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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 does the chorus say must "deck our kings"?
(a) Queens.
(b) Royal servants.
(c) The audience's thoughts.
(d) Stage hands.

2. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?
(a) Exeter is his nephew and Westmoreland is his uncle.
(b) Exeter is his cousin and Westmoreland is his nephew.
(c) Exeter is his uncle and Westmoreland is his cousin.
(d) Exeter is his brother and Westmoreland is his son.

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

4. What term does the chorus NOT use to describe the stage?
(a) Scaffold.
(b) Cockpit.
(c) Arena.
(d) Wooden.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The chorus states, "Think, when we talk of _________, that you see them."

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

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

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

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