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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 is the first to speak in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Bagot.
(b) Richard.
(c) Lord Aumerle.
(d) Green.

2. What does Richard learn of Gaunt in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He is threatening to commit suicide.
(b) He is leaving the country too.
(c) He is heartbroken and acting insane.
(d) He is very sick.

3. Who speaks first in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Bushy.
(b) Richard.
(c) The Queen.
(d) The Duke of York.

4. Which character officially swears in Mowbray and Bolingbroke at the duel?
(a) Lord Marshal.
(b) Duke Aumerle.
(c) Gaunt.
(d) Richard.

5. Where does Bushy inform Richard that Gaunt is in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Coventry.
(b) Windsor Castle.
(c) Ely House.
(d) Thames House.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the biggest concern in Act 2, Scene 2 regarding the war in Ireland?

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

3. What do Northumberland, Ross, and Willoughby discuss after Richard leaves Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Which of the following characters is the only one to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What adjective does Richard use to describe Bolingbroke that is condescending?

(see the answer key)

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