Why does the weight of a crown seem so heavy on the brow of a dying man witnessing his legacy fall apart? In the Henry IV Part 2 Act 4 Quiz we examine the dark betrayals in Gaultree Forest and the emotional climax of the King’s final hours. When you start to think about the price of sovereignty.

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Henry IV Part 2 Act 4 Quiz Questions
- What is Shallow’s attitude toward Falstaff?
- What does Falstaff intend to do after recruiting men?
- What does Falstaff think of Shallow’s hospitality?
- Who delivers the news that the rebellion is over?
- What message does Falstaff send to Prince Hal?
- What does Falstaff’s behavior in this act reveal?
- What is the tone of the Gloucestershire scenes?
- What does Shallow represent thematically?
- What contrast is shown between Prince John and Falstaff in Act 4?
- How does Act 4 advance the play’s central theme?
- What does this scene foreshadow?
- Where does Act 4 Scene 1 take place?
- Who leads the rebel forces in Act 4 Scene 1?
- Which noblemen join the Archbishop in rebellion?
- What is the rebels’ main complaint against King Henry IV?
- Who brings news to the Archbishop about the King’s army?
- What does Hastings report about King Henry?
- How does the Archbishop respond to the King’s supposed weakness?
- Who arrives to negotiate with the rebels?
- What offer does Prince John make to the rebels?
- How do the rebels react to John’s offer?
- What happens immediately after the rebels disperse their troops?
- What accusation does Prince John make against the rebels?
- What is the Archbishop’s reaction to his capture?
- Where does Act 4 Scene 2 take place?
- What theme is highlighted in Prince John’s actions?
- Where does Act 4 Scene 3 take place?
- Which character reappears in Scene 3?
- Who is with Falstaff in Gloucestershire?
- What does Falstaff say about the recruits?
