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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gaunt call Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) "History's most venomous leader."
(b) "Landlord of England."
(c) "A stain on our England's dress."
(d) "Un-rightful king to no one."

2. Why is Richard confused about Gaunt's reaction towards Bolingbroke's sentence?
(a) Gaunt usually does not react so emotionally.
(b) Richard thought Gaunt was dying, and everyone else was laughing.
(c) Gaunt told Richard that Bolingbroke had threatened him, and he wanted him exiled.
(d) Gaunt took part in the verdict decision making.

3. Who is Northumberland's son?
(a) Willoughby.
(b) Ross.
(c) Bolingbroke.
(d) Percy.

4. Who addresses Bolingbroke as "Lord Hereford" in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) York.
(d) Sir Pierce of Exton.

5. How are Gaunt and Bolingbroke related?
(a) Father and son.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Uncle and nephew.
(d) Brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mowbray and Bolingbroke state officially that they are fighting for at the duel?

2. Which character officially swears in Mowbray and Bolingbroke at the duel?

3. Who stops the duel as it begins?

4. How long is Bolingbroke originally banished from England?

5. Who has the longest speech in Act 3, Scene 1?

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