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

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

3. What does Northumberland then confide to Ross and Willoughby in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That he killed Gaunt.
(b) That Bolingbroke is returning to England with an army.
(c) That he is going to join Richard in his invasion of Ireland.
(d) That he is secretly planning to assassinate Richard.

4. What does Richard give Bolingbroke during the first meeting since the beginning of the play?
(a) The literal crown from his head.
(b) The inheritance.
(c) The throne.
(d) A lashing with his sword.

5. Where will Bolingbroke take Richard after their first confrontation since the beginning of the play?
(a) Nottingham.
(b) London.
(c) Flint Castle.
(d) Berkley Castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Gaunt and Bolingbroke related?

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

3. Who are the first characters to enter Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Who announces Gaunt's death?

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

(see the answer key)

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