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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Richard's initial reaction upon discussing Bushy and Green after his departure from Ireland?
(a) He curses them.
(b) He applauds their bravery.
(c) He sends their wives money.
(d) He mourns after their deaths.

2. What does Richard compare Bolingbroke and his followers to?
(a) Spiders and toads.
(b) Mold and rust.
(c) Rats and diseases.
(d) Snakes and roaches.

3. Whom does Scroop insist sides with Bolingbroke?
(a) Boys and old men.
(b) None of these is correct.
(c) Rejected army soldiers.
(d) "Unstable buffoons."

4. What is Gaunt's final line?
(a) "Live in thy shame, but die not shame with thee."
(b) "Convey me to my bed, then to my grave."
(c) "Words, life and all old Lancaster hath spent."
(d) "Love they to live that love and honour have."

5. Which nation does York refer to as he discusses vanity?
(a) France.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Russia.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. How large was the Welsh army?

3. Which of the following does York not call his son in Act 5, Scene 2?

4. Who announces Gaunt's death?

5. What does Richard touch and speak to lovingly in Act 3, Scene 2?

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