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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. How many characters speak in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

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 is the one who has killed the Duke.
(d) He has put the tragedy behind him, and is trying to move on with his life.

4. What does Northumberland then confide to Ross and Willoughby in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That Bolingbroke is returning to England with an army.
(b) That he is secretly planning to assassinate Richard.
(c) That he killed Gaunt.
(d) That he is going to join Richard in his invasion of Ireland.

5. How will Richard handle the situation in Ireland?
(a) He will send Green.
(b) He will see how the situation plays out for another month.
(c) He will go there himself.
(d) He has ordered an army to invade.

Short Answer Questions

1. : For what day is the duel set?

2. What was Mowbray supposed to be doing with Richard's uncle when he died?

3. Which nation does York refer to as he discusses vanity?

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

5. "Well, he is gone, and with him go these thoughts." Who says this?

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