Henry IV Part 1 Vocabulary Quiz

When someone says “methinks,” what do they mean?

When Falstaff says “Zounds,” what kind of word is it?

What does the term “rogue” describe in the tavern scenes?

What does “thee” mean in Shakespearean language?

What does “knave” mean when used insultingly?

What does “sack” mean when Falstaff orders it?

What does “boon” mean when a character requests one?

What does “oath” mean in the play’s context?

What does “jest” mean when used among the tavern characters?

What does “anon” mean in the dialogue?

What does “thine” mean in early modern English?

What does “pate” refer to in Falstaff’s humorous lines?

What does “discourse” mean in the King’s speeches?

What does “beseech” mean when used by nobles addressing the King?

What does “thy” mean in everyday translation?

When someone says “hath,” what is the modern equivalent?

What does “marry” mean as an interjection?

What does “wench” mean in Falstaff’s dialogue?

What is meant by “thou art?”

What does “redeem” mean when Hal vows to “redeem time”?

When Hotspur uses the word “cowardice,” what quality is he condemning?

What does “foe” mean throughout the play?

What does “villainy” mean as used by Prince Hal?

What does “jesting” mean when Falstaff speaks?

What does “prithee” express in conversation?

In the context of Falstaff’s speech, what does “honor” signify?

What does “jesters” refer to in contrast with the King’s court?

What does “thither” mean in direction?

What does the word “valor” most closely mean in the play?

What does “traitor” mean in the political scenes?