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What happens to Falstaff in Scene 3?

He dies

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Which two clergymen plotted and convinced Henry to go to war (in order to prevent a bill from passing that would take away their land and money)?
Canterbury an Ely
100
What does "doth" mean
do
100
Find a quote from the text to answer the following question: How does the French king feel about Henry's invasion?
Find a quote from the text to answer the following question: How does the French king feel about Henry's invasion?
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Explain this quote: Henry: And tell the peasant prince this mock of his Hath turn'd his balls to gun-stones; and his soul Shall stand sore charged for the wasteful vengeance That shall fly with them...
Henry is insulted by the tennis balls and says they have turned to gun stones because he intends to go to war with the French.
200
Describe the disagreement between the Dauphin and the other French nobles.
The Dauphin feels England poses no threat, while the others suggest a more cautious approach.
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What two things did Falstaff condemn just before he died?
Wine and women
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What is the dauphin?
The French Prince
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Find a quote from the text to answer the following question: How does the Dauphin feel about Henry V? Use evidence from the text to support your answer (Act 2 Sce 4, Act 1 Sce 2).
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200
Explain the meaning of this quote: Dauphin: And let us [prepare] with no show of fear, No, with no more than if we heard that England Were busied with a Whitsun morris-dance.
The Dauphin thinks Henry is a weak enemy and does not feel there is any need to worry.
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How does Exeter's message to the Dauphin advance the plot?
Exeter delivers a contemptuous message from Henry to the Dauphin that increases the conflict between the two.
300
Who does Exeter refer to as Henry's bedfellow?
Lord Scroop
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Define "solus" (Act 2 Sce 1)
alone
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Use a quote from the text to answer the following question: How does Henry tell his soldiers to treat the French after they surrender?
Use mercy to them all.
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Explain this quote: Henry: The mercy that was quick in us but late, By your own counsel is suppress'd and kill'd: You must not dare, for shame, to talk of mercy...
Henry is scolding the traitors for begging for mercy since they were so harsh in calling for the punishment of a drunken soldier.
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Name at least two things that may have motivated Henry to go to war with France
1. To become king there 2. Because he was insulted by the tennis balls and wanted to show the Dauphin he isn't a kid 3. Because his counselors wanted him to
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Name all six of Henry's former friends that appear or are mentioned in Act 2, Scene 3.
Pistol, Nym, Bardolph, Hostess Quickly, Falstaff, the Boy.
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What does "Coupe la gorge!" mean? (Act 2, Sce 1)
cut your throat!
400
Find a quote from the text to answer the following question: What evidence from the text helps the reader know what was written on the papers that Henry handed to Scroop, Grey, and Cambridge? (Act 2, Sce 2)
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400
Explain this Quote: Dukes of France: Our madams mock at us...They bid us to the English dancing schools, And teach lavoltas high and swift coranotos; Saying out grace is only in our heels, And that we are most lofty runaways
The French are embarrassed by their loss to Henry. They are upset because their wives are mocking them, telling them to go to English dancing school because our grace is all in our heels; we are only good at running away.
500
Why does the French governor of Harfleur surrender the city to Henry after they have broken down the wall?
The Dauphin sends message that they cannot raise an army in time to defend the city.
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Why does the boy decide to leave his masters?
They all want him to become a thief like them, but the boy thinks that would be an affront to his manhood.
500
What is "Salic Law" (Act 1 Sce 2)
law against females inheriting the throne OR someone inheriting the throne through females
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Use the text to answer the following question: What does Henry say will happen to the daughters, fathers, and babies of the French if the city of Harfleur does not surrender? (Act 3 Ace 3).
If not, why, in a moment look to see The blind and bloody soldier with foul hand Desire the locks of your shrill-shrieking daughters, Your fathers taken by the silver beards And their most reverend heads dashed to the walls, Your naked infants spitted upon pikes...
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Explain this Quote: Dauphin: Say, if my father render fair return, It is against my will, for I desire Nothing but odds with England. To that end, As matching to his youth and vanity, I did present him with the Paris balls.
The Dauphin is expressing his disagreement with his father: If the King sends a reply favorable to England, the Dauphin disagrees. He wants to fight England because he believes Henry is an immature child.