Shakespeare's Henry IV Rehearsal Insights

Shakespeare's Henry IV Rehearsal Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The transcript captures a morning rehearsal at The Globe Theatre where William Shakespeare and his actors are practicing a scene from Henry IV Part 1. The actors, including Robert Harley as Prince Hal and Thomas Swann as Falstaff, work through their lines, with some humorous mistakes and corrections. The discussion highlights the characters of Falstaff and the King's messenger, Gravity. The rehearsal resumes with corrected lines, followed by a break and reflection. The session ends with encouragement and humor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the rehearsal of Henry IV part 1 taking place?

A local tavern

The Royal Palace

The Globe Theatre

Shakespeare's home

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who plays the role of Prince Hal in the rehearsal?

William Shakespeare

The King's messenger

Thomas Swann

Robert Harley

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mistake does Thomas Swann make during the rehearsal?

He arrives late

He says 'packaged' instead of 'packing'

He laughs during a serious scene

He forgets his lines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the King's messenger?

Levity

Falstaff

Gravity

Serious

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Shakespeare describe Falstaff's character?

Young and rich

Serious and quiet

Old and humorous

Tall and handsome

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Shakespeare tell Thomas about his performance?

He should play a different role

The audience will love him

He is too serious

He needs to improve

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What line is rehearsed about Gravity?

What does Gravity do out of his bed at midnight?

Gravity is a serious man

Gravity loves to joke

Gravity is always late

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens after the successful rehearsal of the scene?

They take a break

They leave the theatre

They change the script

They continue rehearsing

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What famous line is humorously referenced at the end?

All the world's a stage

To be or not to be

A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?