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

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

3. 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) "Mine honour is my life, both grow in one."
(c) "O God defend my soul from such deep sin!"
(d) "Obedience bids I should not bid again."

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

5. "Though banish'd, yet a true born Englishman." Who says this quote?
(a) Gaunt.
(b) Lord Marshal.
(c) Mowbray.
(d) Bolingbroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the setting for Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What do Mowbray and Bolingbroke state officially that they are fighting for at the duel?

3. "...for God's substitute, His deputy anointed in His sight..." Who is being referred to here?

4. Who is Woodstock?

5. Who is the first character to speak in Act 1, Scene 1?

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