When the law meets a legendary lawbreaker who refuses to be humbled by his age or his debts, what happens? The Henry IV Part 2 Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz looks at the witty banter between Falstaff and the Lord Chief Justice in the streets of London. Begin with charisma vs order.
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Henry IV Part 2 Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Who appears first in Act 1 Scene 2?
- Where does Act 1 Scene 2 take place?
- Who is with Falstaff at the beginning of the scene?
- What is Falstaff’s physical condition in this scene?
- What does the Page tell Falstaff about his health?
- Who enters to visit Falstaff during the scene?
- Why does the Lord Chief Justice visit Falstaff?
- How does Falstaff try to excuse his behavior?
- What crime does the Lord Chief Justice remind Falstaff of?
- How does Falstaff respond to the accusation?
- What tone dominates Falstaff’s conversation with the Lord Chief Justice?
- What does Falstaff claim is his true virtue?
- What social issue does this scene highlight?
- How does the Lord Chief Justice view Falstaff?
- What does Falstaff request from the Chief Justice?
- How does the Lord Chief Justice respond to Falstaff’s request?
- What message arrives for Falstaff during the scene?
- Who brings Falstaff the news?
- How does Falstaff react to hearing of Prince Hal’s approach?
- What does Falstaff hope for now that Prince Hal may soon be King?
- How does the Lord Chief Justice react to this hope?
- What does the Page reveal about Falstaff’s debts?
- What recurring theme appears in Falstaff’s behavior?
- What does Falstaff’s interaction with the Page reveal?
- How does Falstaff treat the Lord Chief Justice?
- What does Falstaff compare old age to?
- What contrast does this scene show between Falstaff and the Chief Justice?
- What theme is reinforced by Falstaff’s attitude toward authority?
- What does the scene foreshadow for Falstaff’s future?
- What tone does Shakespeare establish by ending with Falstaff’s optimism?