Show:
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
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What are the major concerns of King Henry at the beginning of the play?
The soldiers in Scotland and Wales, the Crusades
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How does Falstaff respond, initially, to the Prince's trick?
He drops the money and runs away
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What is the big problem between Hotspur and Glendower?
How to divide up England after they take it from the King
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Why can't Northumberland join Hotspur?
He is sick
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How does Falstaff view honor?
It cannot keep one from dying, so what is the point?
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How does Henry feel about his son, Hal?
He wishes he were more like Hotspur
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What is Hotspur's relationship with Lady Percy like?
She wants to know what is wrong and he will not tell her
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Why does Hotspur ridicule Glendower?
Glendower says that the earth shook when he was born, that there were signs from heaven, and that he can call on spirits to do his bidding
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What is Hotspur's reaction to the news that Northumberland cannot join them?
That they will continue according to plan anyway
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Why do Worcester and Vernon decide not to tell Hotspur of the King's offer?
Because ultimately, they, not Hotspur, will be punished for treason
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What trick does the Prince play on Falstaff?
They rob him
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Why does Falstaff tell the Prince he reacted the way he did to the Prince's trick?
Because he knew it was Hal and would never do anything to hurt him
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How does Henry tell Hal to behave?
Stop behaving like a ruffian
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How does Vernon describe Prince Hal to Hotspur?
Ornately armored, "floats" onto his horse; godly
300
Who is Blunt disguised as and why?
The King, so it is harder to kill the real one
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Why is the King upset with Hotspur?
He has not turned over his prisoners
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What does Hal do to help Falstaff avoid the sheriff?
He tells the sheriff that Falstaff is not here but that he will bring him in the next day
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What does Hal do with the money he stole from Falstaff?
He returns it
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What kind of men does Falstaff recruit and why?
Beggars and tavern-dwellers, so that he can take bribes from the soldiers who want to ditch the army
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What feelings does Hal have after he kills Hotspur?
That he had a good heart, but his ambition was "ill weaved"
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Why does Hal spend so much time in the taverns with people like Falstaff?
When he changes, the change will be obvious and dramatic.
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Double Jeopardy! Who does Falstaff pretend to be in Scene 4?
The King and the Prince
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What responsibility does Hal charge Falstaff with at the end of the Act?
A command in the infantry
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What does Blunt offer Hotspur?
That the King will meet with him and listen to his concerns
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Who ultimately gets credit for killing Hotspur and why?
Falstaff, because the Prince allows him to