Henry V · William Shakespeare

Act 1 Quiz

The Chorus's "Muse of fire", the bishops' plan, Henry's claim to France, and the Dauphin's tennis balls.

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Q1 of 10
What does the Chorus ask the audience to do in the opening Prologue?
Q2 of 10
Why are the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Ely worried?
Q3 of 10
What does Canterbury say happened to Henry's wild youth?
Q4 of 10
What legal argument does Canterbury use to support Henry's claim to France?
Q5 of 10
What danger worries Henry if he leaves for France?
Q6 of 10
What gift does the Dauphin send Henry?
Q7 of 10
How does Henry respond to the gift?
Q8 of 10
Whom does Henry say will answer for the deaths in the war?
Q9 of 10
What does the Chorus call the theatre in the first Prologue?
Q10 of 10
Why does Canterbury encourage the war in France?