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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Servant announce has died in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Richard.
(b) The Duchess of Gloucester.
(c) Mowbray.
(d) The Duke of Kent.

2. What is the Duchess of Gloucester's purpose in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She begs Gaunt to act humanely.
(b) She begs Gaunt to avenge her husband's death.
(c) She worries aloud about money.
(d) She confesses that she did not love the Duke.

3. Where does York tell the men to meet him as he leaves Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Windsor Castle.
(b) Buckingham Palace.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Berkeley Castle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. "Well, he is gone, and with him go these thoughts." Who says this?

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

4. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 4?

5. Who announces Gaunt's death?

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