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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 the last straw for Richard in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Seeing Bolingbroke's army approaching in the distance.
(b) Reading a letter from Bolingbroke.
(c) Learning the Queen has left him for Bolingbroke.
(d) Learning York has joined with Bolingbroke.

2. Who is the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Richard.
(b) Gaunt.
(c) York.
(d) Northumberland.

3. What is Aumerle holding when he enters Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) A document with a plan to assassinate Bolingbroke.
(b) A document with a plan to assassinate Richard.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A letter to Richard.

4. Which of the following does York not call his son in Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) Traitor.
(b) Slave.
(c) Imbecile.
(d) Villain.

5. Which of the following characters is the only one to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Aumerle.
(b) Green.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Bushy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Richard's initial reaction upon discussing Bushy and Green after his departure from Ireland?

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

3. What does Gaunt call Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. Who is the last character to speak in Act 5, Scene 2?

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