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Henry V Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
Henry V Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
Which kingdom’s claim does Canterbury help justify?
Scotland’s claim to Ireland
Wales’s claim to England
France’s claim to Scotland
England’s claim to France
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What is the main topic of Canterbury and Ely’s conversation?
Peace with Scotland
The king’s marriage
Taxation on the clergy
Henry’s claim to the French throne
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What virtue does Canterbury praise most in Henry?
Mercy
Patience
Wisdom
Piety
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Who does Canterbury mention as the origin of the Salic Law?
Hugh Capet
Charlemagne
Clovis
Pharamond
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What are the names of the bishops discussing Henry’s character?
Canterbury and Ely
Bedford and Exeter
Gloucester and Warwick
York and Winchester
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What do both bishops hope the French war will achieve?
Protection of church property
Expansion of Henry’s empire
Unity with Scotland
Revenge for past defeats
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Who is described as “the mirror of all Christian kings”?
Canterbury
Ely
The Dauphin
Henry V
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Why does Canterbury want to support Henry’s war in France?
For personal glory
To distract Parliament from the church bill
To punish the Dauphin
To gain land in France
None
Which subject of learning does Canterbury say Henry now excels in?
Architecture
Divinity
Philosophy
Mathematics
None
Why is Ely concerned about the bill in Parliament?
It threatens church wealth
It limits religious freedoms
It taxes noble estates
It empowers the French clergy
None
What argument does Canterbury make about inheritance through women?
It is immoral and unlawful
It is valid in France’s history
It is forbidden by Scripture
It weakens royal legitimacy
None
What reason does Canterbury give for Henry’s moral change?
Political necessity
Divine inspiration
Fear of punishment
Influence of advisors
None
What does the bill in Parliament threaten to do?
Impose new taxes on nobles
Remove Henry from power
Take church property and funds
Exile the clergy
None
What does Canterbury prepare before meeting Henry?
A royal pardon
A letter of apology
A map of France
A detailed legal argument
None
What was Henry’s reputation before becoming king?
Wild and reckless
Pious and solemn
Cunning and manipulative
Cowardly and weak
None
What does Ely compare the bishops’ support of Henry to?
Taming a hawk
Filling a cup
Lighting a candle
Nourishing a vine
None
Who are the two church officials speaking at the start of Act 1 Scene 1?
Exeter and Bedford
York and Westmoreland
Salisbury and Warwick
Canterbury and Ely
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What is the setting of Act 1 Scene 1?
A tavern in Eastcheap
An antechamber in the King’s palace
A church in London
The battlefield at Agincourt
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Why is Canterbury called to speak with Henry?
To defend his taxation policies
To explain the church’s stance on France
To arrange Henry’s marriage
To apologize for past offenses
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Who enters after Canterbury and Ely’s conversation?
The Dauphin’s messenger
Soldiers from France
Falstaff’s followers
King Henry and his nobles
None
What does Canterbury say about the Salic Law?
It supports Henry’s claim
It should not apply to France
It applies only to Germany
It forbids kingship through women
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How does Ely describe Henry’s past companions?
Noble and loyal
Silent and secretive
Loose and wild
Faithful and wise
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What does Ely compare Henry’s transformation to?
A sun breaking through clouds
A storm calming to silence
A snake shedding skin
A river changing course
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What metaphor does Canterbury use to describe Henry’s wisdom?
Towering oak
Hidden treasure
Polished mirror
Flowing river
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How does Canterbury describe Henry’s change in behavior since his youth?
Temporary reform
Miraculous transformation
Gradual decline
Subtle disguise
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How does Ely describe the young king’s speech?
Cold and distant
Sweet and persuasive
Harsh and quick
Boastful and proud
None
What does Canterbury call Henry’s ability to conceal his wisdom?
A deep policy
A royal pretense
A lucky accident
A divine miracle
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What do Canterbury and Ely initially fear?
A French invasion
A bill that would confiscate church lands
Henry’s temper
Civil war
None
What does Canterbury plan to offer Henry to support the war?
Ships and horses
Diplomatic alliances
A large sum of church money
An army of monks
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Which historical law is discussed to justify Henry’s claim to France?
Salic Law
Roman Law
Common Law
Canon Law
None
Time's up
What Will You Discover Next?
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Author:
Michael Bartlett
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