Henry V- St. Crispins Day Speech

When did the Battle of Agincourt take place?

• 1315
• 1415
• 1425
• 1515

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Who were the English fighting in the Battle of Agincourt?

• Germanic Kingdoms
• France
• Slavic Kingdoms
• Nordic Kingdoms

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Which is NOT an example of the tone conveyed in the speech?

• Determined
• Courageous
• Confident
• Frightened

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Who does Henry V directly reference in the beginning of the speech?

• Salisbury 
• Gloucester
• Westmoreland
• Queen Elizabeth

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What was the main purpose of the speech?

• To boost the morale of the English soldiers
• To verbally attack the French
• To convince the English soldiers to stop fighting
• To call the remaining men in England to action

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How does Henry V provide pathos throughout the speech?

• By establishing that he has authority over his soldiers
• By explaining who St. Crispin and Crispinian are
• By insulting the soldiers
• By inspiring the soldiers to unite and be a “band of brothers”

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Which is the best example of repetition?

• “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers…”
• “The fewer men, the greater share of honour.”
• “This day shall gentle his condition; And gentlemen in England now a-bed…”
• “And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.”

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Why does this speech contrast Henry V’s personality?

• He never spoke directly to his soldiers
• He never spoke at all
• He was not seen as compassionate
• He was always very humorous

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Who is the main audience?

• Westmoreland
• The French army
• General public of England
• English army

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