Jul 19, 2008

Henry IV, Part One | Act I Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. What are King Henry’s concerns at the opening of Act I?

2. What news does Westmoreland bring to King Henry regard¬ing the political state of affairs in England?

3. Explain Henry’s disappointment in his son Hal.

4. Describe the relationship between Hal and Falstaff.

5. Explain the joke that Poins plans to play on Falstaff with the help of Hal.

6. What does Hal reveal about his position as Prince of Wales and the company of friends he keeps?

7. Explain King Henry’s reaction to Worcester at the opening of Scene iii.

8. What defense...