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

2. Who are the first characters to enter Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Gaunt, Bolingbroke.
(b) Gaunt, the Duchess of Gloucester.
(c) Lord Marshall, the Duke Aumerle.
(d) Richard, the Queen.

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

4. "Where then, alas, may I complain myself?" Who says this?
(a) The Duchess of Gloucester.
(b) Gaunt.
(c) Richard.
(d) Woodstock.

5. What adjective does Richard use to describe Bolingbroke that is condescending?
(a) Fierce.
(b) Mighty.
(c) Proud.
(d) High.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who stops the duel as it begins?

3. Where does York tell the men to meet him as he leaves Act 2, Scene 2?

4. How does Gaunt try to persuade Bolingbroke to think of his banishment?

5. What is Gaunt's final line?

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