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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a quote by Richard in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) "We were not born to sue, but to command."
(b) "O God defend my soul from such deep sin!"
(c) "Mine honour is my life, both grow in one."
(d) "Obedience bids I should not bid again."

2. Who was Richard's uncle and Gaunt's brother?
(a) The Duke of Kent.
(b) Lord Edmonton of Bath.
(c) The Duke of Lancaster.
(d) The Duke of Gloucester.

3. "...for God's substitute, His deputy anointed in His sight..." Who is being referred to here?
(a) The judge.
(b) The shaman.
(c) The pope.
(d) The king.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bolingbroke's banishment reduced to?

2. What is the double metaphor spoken in the Duchess's first speech of the play?

3. How does Gaunt try to persuade Bolingbroke to think of his banishment?

4. Which character officially swears in Mowbray and Bolingbroke at the duel?

5. Who stops the duel as it begins?

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