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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Katherine think Alice speaks English well?
(a) Alice's mother is English.
(b) Alice had once been married to an English man.
(c) Alice has been to England.
(d) Alice's previous job had been working for an English family.

2. Which famous Parisian landmark does Exeter say will "shake" because of the Dauphin's insulting gift to King Henry?
(a) The Eiffel Tower.
(b) The Louvre.
(c) Notre Dame Cathedral.
(d) The Arc de Triomphe.

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

4. Ely compares King Henry's development to the growth of what type of fruit?
(a) Strawberry.
(b) Grape.
(c) Apple.
(d) Lemon.

5. How are Exeter and Westmoreland related to King Henry?
(a) Exeter is his nephew and Westmoreland is his uncle.
(b) Exeter is his brother and Westmoreland is his son.
(c) Exeter is his cousin and Westmoreland is his nephew.
(d) Exeter is his uncle and Westmoreland is his cousin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Fluellen's opinion of Captain Macmorris and Captain Jamy concerning military matters?

3. What does the governor say was the Dauphin's response to his request for help in fighting the English?

4. The chorus says the play will turn the "accomplishment of many years" into what?

5. The chorus invites the audience to "piece out" what with their thoughts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the chorus' attitude toward King Henry.

2. What is the French king's response to the negative tone of his court's conversation about England's invasion and what does he decide to do about the situation?

3. Why does the boy want to quit working for Bardolph, Nym, and Pistol? Be sure to provide examples.

4. Ely compares King Henry's development as a leader to the way certain types of fruit grow. Discuss this metaphor and how it applies to the king.

5. 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?

6. How do Scroop, Cambridge, and Grey respond when they are charged with treason?

7. What message does Exeter deliver to the French court, especially concerning the king of France and the Dauphin?

8. Describe and discuss the offer the French make to Henry at Harfleur. What is Henry's opinion of the offer and what is his response to it?

9. What is the cause of the conflict between Nym and Pistol and how is this conflict resolved?

10. How do Falstaff's friends mourn his passing?

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