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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The Dauphin claims that "__________ is not so vile a sin / As __________."
(a) Self-love/self-neglecting.
(b) Greed/poverty.
(c) Pride/failure.
(d) Self-hatred/self-love.
2. Henry states that during peacetime, nothing is more becoming to a man than __________.
(a) Modest stillness and humility.
(b) Humble patience.
(c) Hard-favored rage.
(d) Fair nature.
3. Which character from classical mythology does the chorus say fans the streamers of the brave fleet?
(a) Phoebus.
(b) Phaeton.
(c) Phobos.
(d) Proteus.
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?
(a) The battle of Armageddon.
(b) Herod's slaughter of Jewish children.
(c) Joshua's attack on Jericho.
(d) Pharaoh's slaughter of Hebrew babies.
5. The king of France tells the Dauphin to stay with them in __________.
(a) Versailles.
(b) Rouen.
(c) Harfleur.
(d) Paris.
Short Answer Questions
1. To what ethnic heritage does Britaine refer to when he suggests the English are of illegitimate birth?
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. On what does Hostess Quickly blame Sir John's illness?
4. Canterbury urges King Henry to divide England into __________ and have __________ go to fight France while the rest stays home to defend against invaders.
5. The chorus asks to be admitted to what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain what the constable means when he tells the Dauphin that Henry was "covering discretion with a coat of folly" and the significance of this statement.
2. Compare the response of the English and French to the impending war based on the chorus's observations.
3. Describe the meaning of the Dauphin's insulting gift to King Henry and Henry's response to the gift.
4. The chorus cites one of England's weaknesses that the French are using to their advantage. What is the weakness and how does France plan to use it in its favor?
5. Why is the Archbishop of Canterbury worried that a certain bill will be passed?
6. Why does the boy want to quit working for Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol? Be sure to provide examples.
7. How do Falstaff's friends mourn his passing?
8. What is the governor of Harfleur's response to Henry's demands and what is his explanation for his decision?
9. Explain why it is important to Katherine that Alice teaches her English.
10. Describe the chorus' attitude toward King Henry.
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