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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gaunt call Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) "Landlord of England."
(b) "Un-rightful king to no one."
(c) "A stain on our England's dress."
(d) "History's most venomous leader."

2. Who does the Duchess wish ill upon at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Mowbray.
(b) Bolingbroke.
(c) Gaunt.
(d) Richard.

3. What was Mowbray supposed to be doing with Richard's uncle when he died?
(a) Showing him the courtyards.
(b) Accompany him while traveling.
(c) Practicing to duel.
(d) Guarding him.

4. Which of the following characters is the only one to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Bushy.
(b) The Queen.
(c) Aumerle.
(d) Green.

5. How does Bolingbroke justify executing the prisoners?
(a) He says it is a favor to the Christian church.
(b) He says God tells him to do it.
(c) He says it is a favor to the king.
(d) He knows they were both about to murder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character officially swears in Mowbray and Bolingbroke at the duel?

3. Who does Mowbray admit to have scheming against in the past?

4. How long is Mowbray banished from England?

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

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