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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. Who announces Gaunt's death?
(a) Richard.
(b) York.
(c) Northumberland.
(d) Bushy.

2. Who is the first character to speak in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Gaunt.
(b) Bolingbroke
(c) Richard.
(d) Mowbray.

3. Where was the setting for Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Alexandra Palace.
(b) Buckingham Palace.
(c) Windsor Castle.
(d) Parliament.

4. Where does Bushy inform Richard that Gaunt is in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Windsor Castle.
(b) Thames House.
(c) Coventry.
(d) Ely House.

5. What is the double metaphor spoken in the Duchess's first speech of the play?
(a) Vials of blood; branches from one root.
(b) Rose petals; a dagger dripping blood.
(c) A crying baby; nurses working corruptly.
(d) Doves flying; a harp playing angel.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which is the final line of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. "What my tongue speaks my right drawn sword may prove." Who says this?

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