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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 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.

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

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

4. The "vasty fields" the chorus mentions are located in which country?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bardolph say he will do to help Nym and Pistol become friends?

2. In the Prologue, the chorus refers to King Henry by what nickname?

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

4. What does Canterbury say Henry had once been addicted to?

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

(see the answer key)

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