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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) Northumberland.
(c) York.
(d) Ross.

2. What does Bolingbroke claim to be his intentions for invading England?
(a) All of the above.
(b) To reclaim his inheritance.
(c) To rule England.
(d) To destroy Richard's monarchy.

3. What is Gaunt's final line?
(a) "Words, life and all old Lancaster hath spent."
(b) "Love they to live that love and honour have."
(c) "Convey me to my bed, then to my grave."
(d) "Live in thy shame, but die not shame with thee."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Northumberland then confide to Ross and Willoughby in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who invites Bolingbroke to stay at Berkley Castle?

4. Who is prisoner in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. Which of the following character is not in Act 3, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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