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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claims they heard Aumerle bragging about murdering?
(a) Percy.
(b) Fitzwater.
(c) Bolingbroke.
(d) Carlisle.

2. What is Richard's initial reaction upon discussing Bushy and Green after his departure from Ireland?
(a) He mourns after their deaths.
(b) He applauds their bravery.
(c) He curses them.
(d) He sends their wives money.

3. 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) Gaunt took part in the verdict decision making.
(c) Gaunt usually does not react so emotionally.
(d) Richard thought Gaunt was dying, and everyone else was laughing.

4. What object does Richard break in Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) A window.
(b) A mirror.
(c) A vase.
(d) The royal crown.

5. Where does Richard say he is to go immediately following Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) To ride his horse.
(b) To prepare his army's generals.
(c) To eat dinner with the Queen.
(d) To see Gaunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Bolingbroke take Richard after their first confrontation since the beginning of the play?

2. How many characters speak in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Why does Gaunt seem aloof to his brother's death?

4. Who does Bolingbroke put in charge of escorting the prisoners away?

5. What is part of the significance of Act 3, Scene 2?

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