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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. Who is the last to speak in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Bolingbroke.
(b) Ross.
(c) Northumberland.
(d) York.

2. Who is the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) Bolingbroke.
(c) Percy.
(d) Ross.

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

4. What do Mowbray and Bolingbroke state officially that they are fighting for at the duel?
(a) Both love the same woman.
(b) Mowbray claims adultery while Bolingbroke claims theft.
(c) Both claim the other killed the Duke of Gloucester.
(d) Both claim the other is a traitor.

5. Who informally swears their allegiance to Bolingbroke in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) Percy.
(c) Ross.
(d) York.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Richard described to Bolingbroke after the initial meeting in Act 3, Scene 3?

2. Which of the following is not a reason Bolingbroke is executing the prisoners?

3. How does York regard Bolingbroke's acting against the king?

4. Who is sent to talk with Richard in Act 3, Scene 3?

5. What does Bolingbroke claim to be his intentions for invading England?

(see the answer key)

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