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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. Why does Fluellen say he is still wearing a leek in his cap?

2. Which character suggests that if they do not follow him back into battle to die with honor, they may as well allow a slave to have access to their daughters?

3. What suggestion from various lords does Henry refuse because he does not have the vanity or pride to do so?

4. What is a term that Henry does NOT use when addressing the soldiers in the camp?

5. What is the "capital demand" in the articles of peace that Henry mentions to Queen Isabel?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Henry is in disguise walking among his men, how does he talk about himself?

2. Compare the demeanor of the English troops to that of the French troops before the battle of Agincourt.

3. What does Bourbon declare must be done rather than live with the shame of losing to the English?

4. What is the significance of Saint Crispin's day?

5. What is the basis of the quarrel between Henry, who is in disguise, and Williams?

6. What are some of the conjectures that the constable, Orleans, and Rambures make about Henry and the English?

7. What does Gower tell Pistol after Fluellen beats him and forces him to eat the leek?

8. Explain what Henry tells Fluellen to do when he gives him Williams' glove.

9. What are some of the negative consequences Burgundy says that France has suffered due to lack of peace?

10. What does Henry tell Montjoy will be the result of dead English soldiers being buried in France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the process Henry went through from being wild Prince Hal to honorable King Henry. Henry has little to say about the issue, but other characters have made a variety of observations on the subject. What kinds of things do various characters say about Henry's transformation and what are their attitudes toward this change? What are your thoughts on Henry's journey from irresponsible youth to responsible adult?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze bias in the play. For example, does the play seem to be excessively biased in favor of England and against France? Is some bias acceptable in a historical work or does it make the play come across as a piece of propaganda?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of gruesome rhetoric in the play such as Henry's graphic description of what will happen to the people of Harfleur if they do not surrender. Provide some examples. Why is this rhetoric effective? Would this type of rhetoric be considered appropriate today? Why or why not?

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