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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The king of France tells the Dauphin to stay with them in __________.
(a) Versailles.
(b) Paris.
(c) Rouen.
(d) Harfleur.

2. Henry states that during peacetime, nothing is more becoming to a man than __________.
(a) Fair nature.
(b) Humble patience.
(c) Modest stillness and humility.
(d) Hard-favored rage.

3. What does Ely say regarding the transformation in King Henry?
(a) It was a long time coming.
(b) We are blessed.
(c) He now has a holier-than-thou attitude.
(d) He used to be more fun.

4. To what creature from classical mythology does Canterbury compare Prince Henry's willfulness?
(a) The Hydra.
(b) The Sphinx.
(c) Leviathan.
(d) The Gorgon.

5. Canterbury tells King Henry that Salic is not part of France, but of _________.
(a) Scotland.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

6. 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?
(a) The Queen Mother would be unhappy if the bill passed.
(b) The king is a true lover of the holy church.
(c) King Henry is a good friend of Canterbury and will do what he requests.
(d) Peasants would riot in the streets.

7. To which ancient notable military leader does Henry compare the fathers of his men?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Attila the Hun.

8. In addition to not wanting to die, why does Nym not want to go up to the breach?
(a) He is against attacking innocent civilians.
(b) It is raining.
(c) He would just get in the way.
(d) It is too hot.

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

10. Dauphin tells the French king that they should show no more fear of England than if that country were busy with __________.
(a) Bear baiting.
(b) Attending a play.
(c) Women in a bawdy house.
(d) A Whitsun morris-dance.

11. Referring to Henry, the constable tells the Dauphin that he will find these "forespent."
(a) Health.
(b) Patience.
(c) Vanities.
(d) Gold.

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

13. King Henry implores his army that if they do not go unto the breach once more, then they should close up the walls of the city with what?
(a) Cannonballs.
(b) Wood from their own ships.
(c) French dead.
(d) English dead.

14. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?
(a) The audience's good favor.
(b) This history.
(c) The presence of the king.
(d) Backstage.

15. The constable states that if Henry cannot be fought off, then they should leave France and leave their "__________ to a barbarous people."
(a) Palaces.
(b) Vineyards.
(c) Art museum.
(d) Cities.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry tells his army that "when the blast of war blows in our ears," to imitate the action of which animal?

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

3. What does Nym suggest Pistol can do to restore their friendship?

4. To what account from the Christian Bible does Henry allude to when he foretells the suffering the people of Harfleur will experience if they do not surrender?

5. Sir Thomas Grey tells King Henry that those who were his father's enemies now do what?

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