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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Mowbray and Bolingbroke state officially that they are fighting for at the duel?
(a) Both love the same woman.
(b) Mowbray claims adultery while Bolingbroke claims theft.
(c) Both claim the other killed the Duke of Gloucester.
(d) Both claim the other is a traitor.

2. For whom does Richard reduce Bolingbroke's sentence?
(a) The Duchess of Gloucester.
(b) Lord Marshal.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Gaunt.

3. Who of the following is not a character in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Willoughby.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) Ross.
(d) Sir Pierce of Exton.

4. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) An orchard.
(b) Gaunt's house.
(c) Windsor Castle.
(d) A chapel.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who speaks first in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What is Bolingbroke's title now that Gaunt is dead?

4. What do Bolingbroke and Mowbray accuse one another of?

5. How many gold coins does Bolingbroke accuse Mowbray of withholding from the army?

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