Henry VI Part 2 Vocabulary Quiz

What does “dally” mean when characters speak of delaying action?

In Shakespeare’s diction, “marry” is most often used as what?

What is meant by “haughty” in describing Margaret’s demeanor?

What does “hie thee hence” mean when used as a command?

The term “malice” as used by Warwick means what?

When Cade speaks of “plenteous spoil,” what does “spoil” mean?

When Henry says “alas,” what emotion is expressed?

When York speaks of “ambition,” what is implied?

When a character “faints,” what is literally happening?

What does “vile” mean when characters denounce treachery?

The word “beseech” as used by Henry means what?

What does the word “raught” mean in the context of Shakespeare’s language?

The term “valiant” as used to describe warriors means what?

What does “peril” refer to in the context of Gloucester’s warning?

What does “lament” mean when Henry mourns Gloucester?

In the play, “attaint” most nearly means what?

What does the word “covetous” imply when describing a noble’s nature?

What is the meaning of “caitiff” when used as an insult?

What is meant by “banish’d” when describing Suffolk’s punishment?

What does “foe” mean in the political conflicts of the play?

What is the best meaning of “rebellion” in York’s plans?

In Shakespearean English, “nay” means what?

What does “wont” mean when Henry refers to his habitual mercy?

When someone is called a “traitor,” what is the most accurate meaning in the play’s context?

What does “choler” represent when a character’s temper is mentioned?

What does “piteous spectacle” mean in Eleanor’s punishment scene?

When Suffolk says “thou dost usurp my place,” what does “usurp” mean?

When a character speaks of “piteous moan,” what does “moan” signify?

The term “usury” in the play refers to what?

What does “piteous” mean when used to describe a character’s plea?