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Henry IV, Part 1

William Shakespeare

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Published

1598

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AP LiteratureAQACommon CoreIB Language & Literature

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At the Battle of Shrewsbury, who kills Hotspur (Henry Percy)?

AKing Henry IV
BPrince John of Lancaster
CPrince Hal (Prince Henry, the future Henry V)
DFalstaff

Rationale

In Act V, Scene 4, Prince Hal faces off against Hotspur and defeats him in a one-on-one battle. This moment is crucial for Hal as he transitions from a reckless prince to a courageous heir. True to his nature, Falstaff later tries to take credit for Hotspur's death after his body is left unattended.

Who commands the rebel forces opposing King Henry IV during the Battle of Shrewsbury?

AOwen Glendower
BEdmund Mortimer
CHarry "Hotspur" Percy
DDouglas

Rationale

Harry "Hotspur" Percy is the main leader of the rebels fighting against King Henry IV. He meets his end at the hands of Prince Hal, who later becomes Henry V, during the decisive Battle of Shrewsbury, which is the climax of the play.

At the Battle of Shrewsbury, who is responsible for killing Hotspur (Henry Percy)?

AKing Henry IV
BPrince John of Lancaster
CPrince Hal (Prince Henry, the future Henry V)
DFalstaff

Rationale

In Act V, Scene 4, Prince Hal faces Hotspur in a duel and ultimately defeats him. This moment is crucial in Hal's journey from a reckless prince to a heroic successor. True to his nature, Falstaff later tries to take credit for Hotspur’s death after he stumbles upon the body.

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