King Henry V Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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King Henry V Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which character from classical mythology does the chorus say fans the streamers of the brave fleet?
(a) Phobos.
(b) Phoebus.
(c) Phaeton.
(d) Proteus.

4. Henry tells his army that "when the blast of war blows in our ears," to imitate the action of which animal?
(a) Bear.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Lion.

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

6. What are "lavoltas" and "corantos"?
(a) Types of dances.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Ethnic slurs.
(d) Spanish foods enjoyed by the French court.

7. Why does Henry say the soldiers will go to Calais?
(a) To meet up with rebel French troops who support the English.
(b) To spend the winter.
(c) To attack it.
(d) To obtain provisions and material.

8. What does Katherine think after she has learned two words in English?
(a) That Alice is intentionally teaching her incorrect pronunciation.
(b) That she will never be able to learn such a difficult language.
(c) That she is a good scholar.
(d) That English is a barbaric language.

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

10. 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) King Henry needs to see them right away.
(c) He has heard of an assassination plot against the king.
(d) His master is ill and he wants Pistol and Hostess to come immediately.

11. When referring to King Henry's confrontation with Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey, Bedford states, "his grace is __________ to trust these traitors."
(a) Foolhardy.
(b) Bold.
(c) Merciful.
(d) Wise.

12. What is the name of the river the king of France believes Henry and his army have passed?
(a) Seine.
(b) Somme.
(c) Rhone.
(d) Thames.

13. What military operation does Fluellen think is being done incorrectly?
(a) The set up of the cannons.
(b) Digging mines.
(c) Breaching the city's walls.
(d) Setting up a prisoner-of-war interment camp.

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

15. From which port city does the chorus say King Henry will sail to France?
(a) Plymouth.
(b) Southampton.
(c) Dover.
(d) Portsmouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.

2. Canterbury urges King Henry to look to his great uncle, who had once defeated the French, for strength. What is the name of Henry's great uncle?

3. Why does Katherine think Alice speaks English well?

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

5. To what ethnic heritage does Britaine refer to when he suggests the English are of illegitimate birth?

(see the answer keys)

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