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

2. Where does Richard say he is to go immediately following Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) To prepare his army's generals.
(b) To see Gaunt.
(c) To eat dinner with the Queen.
(d) To ride his horse.

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

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 is going to join Richard in his invasion of Ireland.
(d) That he killed Gaunt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Richard use to describe Bolingbroke that is condescending?

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

3. Who is the first to speak in Act 1, Scene 4?

4. : For what day is the duel set?

5. What is the Duchess of Gloucester's purpose in Act 1, Scene 2?

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