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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ely compares King Henry's development to the growth of what type of fruit?

2. What words from Henry's speech at Harfleur does Bardolph repeat to the others in his group?

3. The constable states that if Henry cannot be fought off, then they should leave France and leave their "__________ to a barbarous people."

4. The king of France tells the Dauphin to stay with them in __________.

5. What does Henry tell Exeter to do with Harfleur?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Fluellen mean when he talks about the "disciplines of war" and what is his attitude toward these disciplines?

3. Explain why it is important to Katherine that Alice teaches her English.

4. Describe the English lesson that Alice gives Katherine. What is the subject of the lesson and how successful is it?

5. Describe the kind of rhetorical appeals Henry uses to persuade his army to be persistent in their attack on Harfleur.

6. Describe the relationship between Hostess Quickly and Pistol and give examples.

7. In the Prologue, what mythical creature does the chorus invoke and what does he hope doing so will accomplish?

8. 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?

9. Based solely on the chorus' statement in the Prologue, what is the play about and what can the audience expect to experience?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of communication and means of communication in the play. Some questions to consider are: How are messages exchanged; what kinds of information are conveyed in various messages throughout the play; what are some of the adverse or comical effects of miscommunication or breakdowns in communication; how do the characters cope with various barriers to communication (for example: time, distance, differences in language, dialect and culture, difficult circumstances, etc.)?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the attitude toward monarchy in the world of Henry the Fifth. Are there major differences between the monarchy of England and of France? How do people regard their country's monarchies? How do monarchs view themselves?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of religion in the play. Some questions you may want to consider: How does religion influences characters' actions; is religion is ever used for self-serving purposes; are characters with strong religious views more or less moral than those who are not; are religious attitudes affected by factors such as class and culture?

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