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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. Canterbury urges King Henry to divide England into __________ and have __________ go to fight France while the rest stays home to defend against invaders.
(a) Three/one third.
(b) Four/one quarter.
(c) Two/one half.
(d) Ten/three tenths.

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

3. What does the chorus says separates the "two mighty monarchies"?
(a) A fortnight's journey by horse.
(b) The will of God.
(c) Language.
(d) The perilous narrow ocean.

4. What is the boy's urgent message that diverts Nym and Pistol from their duel?
(a) French troops have launched a counter invasion and will be in London in a few hours.
(b) He has heard of an assassination plot against the king.
(c) His master is ill and he wants Pistol and Hostess to come immediately.
(d) King Henry needs to see them right away.

5. In the Prologue, the chorus refers to King Henry by what nickname?
(a) The Bonnie Prince.
(b) Hank.
(c) Hal.
(d) Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does the chorus say must "deck our kings"?

3. What type of muse does the chorus invoke?

4. What gift of athletic equipment, intended to be taken as an insult, does the Dauphin send King Henry?

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

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