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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. How does Gaunt try to persuade Bolingbroke to think of his banishment?
(a) As a pleasurable journey.
(b) As a time to grow as a man.
(c) As his civic duty.
(d) As a time to find a wife.

2. Where is the setting of Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) A garden.
(b) Berkley Castle.
(c) Aumerle's house.
(d) The Duke of York's house.

3. Why does Gaunt seem aloof to his brother's death?
(a) He is in love with the Duchess.
(b) He believes God will properly judge who is guilty.
(c) He has put the tragedy behind him, and is trying to move on with his life.
(d) He is the one who has killed the Duke.

4. Where did Mowbray die?
(a) Russia.
(b) Africa.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

5. What type of place will the Queen live after she leaves England?
(a) A convent.
(b) A house Bolingbroke has bought for her.
(c) The French royal family's summer estate.
(d) A school for privileged girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who of the following is not a character in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What is Richard's initial reaction upon discussing Bushy and Green after his departure from Ireland?

3. How does York regard Bolingbroke's acting against the king?

4. "Villain, I'll make thee safe." Who says this?

5. Who does the Servant announce has died in Act 2, Scene 2?

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