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Quiz about The Battle of AgincI meanAzincourt

The Battle of Aginc...I mean...Azincourt Quiz

The famous battle was an extremely decisive English victory against the overwhelming numbers of the French. How much do you know about this battle and the events that led to it?

A multiple-choice quiz by Obscenic. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Obscenic

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,694

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The English were outnumbered, sick, hungry, and, as it happens, on their way back to England before they were intercepted by the French. It was a long siege of a French stronghold that severely crippled them before the Battle of Agincourt. Which stronghold was that? Hint

Orl�ans

Lyon

Avignon

Harfleur

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the battle, the English captured many French noblemen to keep for ransom, which would make any man-at-arms or knight very rich. However, hundreds were piling up behind enemy lines and the battle was not over. Henry V saw them as a threat, and made a brutal decision that was considered at the time to be the most prudent. What decision did he make in regards to his prisoners? Hint

To cut off their feet

To kill them all

To cut off their hands

To blind them

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Battle of Agincourt took place on which day? Hint

St. Crispinian's Day

St. Augustine's Day

St. Bernard's Day

St. Crispin's Day

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Question 4 of 10

4. There were many, many, French casualties during the battle. The English suffered very little. Which of these Englishmen died during the battle? Hint

Sir Thomas Erpingham

The Earl of Hereford

Lord Camoys

Edward of Norwich, 2nd Duke of York

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Question 5 of 10

5. The French, on top of having to wade through deep mud, walk through a storm of arrows, and trample over their fallen comrades just to advance further, also had to wear very heavy plate armor. How much did the average suit of plate armor weigh for one man-at-arms? Hint

25-35 pounds

50-60 pounds

80-100 pounds

60-70 pounds

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Question 6 of 10

6. An act by the French, prior to Agincourt (but during the 100 Years' War) infuriated the English. The French massacred English archers ruthlessly and mercilessly. Where did they do it? Hint

Calais

Poitiers

Soissons

Rouen

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following began the battle? Hint

Charge of the French infantry

Charge of the English cavalry

Volley from the English archers

Charge of the French cavalry

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Question 8 of 10

8. King Henry V had a very noticeable scar on his face. What caused the wound? Hint

Self-inflicted as a sign of his devotion to God

A childhood accident

An arrow from a previous battle

A lance during a tournament joust

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1414, a year before the battle, King Henry V said he would renounce his claim to the throne of France if the French paid the 1.6 million crowns they still owed for the ransom of John II of France (reigned 1319-64), and renounced their claim to certain parts of France. Which of these is NOT one of the lands Henry V demanded they relinquish? Hint

Aquitaine

Normandy

Burgundy

Flanders

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Question 10 of 10

10. Charles, Duke of Orl�ans, was captured during the battle. Thereafter, he was kept as a prisoner-of-war in England. For how long was he kept? Hint

15 years

40 years

21 years

24 years

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Harfleur

The siege of Harfleur lasted over a month. The French eventually surrendered, but the close quarters and unsanitary conditions the English endured caused sickness to spread, killing off many of their soldiers. The victory was akin to "using a pack of wolfhounds to kill a hare." The main French army that Henry V intended to destroy was still at large, and Harfleur itself was a shambles, rendering it useless to the English.

Answer: To kill them all

Henry V ordered them all killed, save the very important ones, notably the Duke of Orl�ans. The captured French, even unarmed, posed an enormous threat to the English during the ongoing battle. Following the battle, it was considered a reasonable and prudent choice given the circumstances, even by the French.

3. The Battle of Agincourt took place on which day?

Answer: St. Crispin's Day

St. Crispin's day, 25th of October, 1415. St. Crispin was brother to St. Crispinian.

4. There were many, many, French casualties during the battle. The English suffered very little. Which of these Englishmen died during the battle?

Answer: Edward of Norwich, 2nd Duke of York

The only other notable English casualties were Michael De La Pole, 3rd Earl of Suffolk, and Dafydd Gam, a Welshman who some say saved Henry V's life during the battle.

Answer: 50-60 pounds

Not only did their armor weigh them down, they had to bow their heads and keep their eyes to the ground to avoid being shot through the visor (or even the whole helmet). The helmet was one of the weakest parts of the armor.

6. An act by the French, prior to Agincourt (but during the 100 Years' War) infuriated the English. The French massacred English archers ruthlessly and mercilessly. Where did they do it?

Answer: Soissons

The French hated English archers with a passion. If caught, the first two fingers of their hand were cut off, usually before a very painful death by whatever inventive means the French concocted. Some believe this is where the two-finger salute originated from.

7. Which of the following began the battle?

Answer: Volley from the English archers

After the English advanced (a huge surprise to the French) within longbow range, the archers shot. Had the French charged while the English were advancing, it would have been devastating to the English. Not only did they advance within bowreach, the archers also had time to plant stakes in the ground to repel heavy horse before the French attack.

As to why they waited, there are many different opinions. Most say they were caught off guard by the advance, and far too disorganized to lead a coordinated charge on such short notice.

8. King Henry V had a very noticeable scar on his face. What caused the wound?

Answer: An arrow from a previous battle

The arrow struck him in the face at Shrewsbury, where he was fighting the Welsh. He was sixteen years old at the time, and not yet king.

Answer: Burgundy

Aside from Normandy, Flanders and the Aquitaine, he also wanted the French to renounce their claim to Touraine, Anjou, and Brittany. They didn't, of course. If they did, I doubt this quiz would exist!

10. Charles, Duke of Orl�ans, was captured during the battle. Thereafter, he was kept as a prisoner-of-war in England. For how long was he kept?

Answer: 24 years

He was never returned. Henry V considered him too important to return to France.

Source: Author Obscenic

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