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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 does Gaunt mock while he speaks with Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) His son's exile.
(b) His wife's cooking.
(c) His sickness.
(d) His name.

2. What do Northumberland, Ross, and Willoughby discuss after Richard leaves Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Bolingbroke's loss of property.
(b) The war in Ireland.
(c) Their disgust of Richard.
(d) All three answers are correct.

3. How large was the Welsh army?
(a) 25,000.
(b) 16,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 12,000.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When do thieves and robbers act, according to Richard?

2. Which of the following characters is the only one to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who do York and the Duchess feel pity for in Act 5, Scene 2?

4. What is the final line in Act 3, Scene 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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