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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How many gold coins does Bolingbroke accuse Mowbray of withholding from the army?
(a) 8,000.
(b) 5,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 10,000.

5. Of which quality of Bolingbroke does Richard worry?
(a) Bolingbroke is much stronger than Richard.
(b) He is gracious to and loved by the common people.
(c) His intelligence often outsmarted Richard in their youth.
(d) Bolingbroke is always able to persuade people to take his side.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Gaunt and Bolingbroke related?

2. What does Gaunt mock while he speaks with Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who does the Duchess wish ill upon at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Who was Richard's uncle and Gaunt's brother?

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

(see the answer key)

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