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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. How does Bolingbroke justify executing the prisoners?
(a) He says God tells him to do it.
(b) He knows they were both about to murder.
(c) He says it is a favor to the king.
(d) He says it is a favor to the Christian church.

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

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

4. Who does Bolingbroke put in charge of escorting the prisoners away?
(a) Green.
(b) Northumberland.
(c) Bushy.
(d) York.

5. Who announces Gaunt's death?
(a) Bushy.
(b) Northumberland.
(c) Richard.
(d) York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 3?

2. How are Gaunt and Bolingbroke related?

3. What is Gaunt's final line?

4. To whom does Bolingbroke send a message to in Act 3, Scene 1 that he has no ill-will towards?

5. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 1?

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