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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bolingbroke specifically promise to "weed and pluck away" in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Bushy and Bagot.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Green.
(d) Richard.

2. Who is the first character to speak in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Berkley.
(b) Captain.
(c) Richard.
(d) Salisbury.

3. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Berkley.
(b) Bristol.
(c) Sheffield.
(d) Cardiff.

4. Where does Act 2, Scene 4 take place?
(a) Wales.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Leeds.
(d) London.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites Bolingbroke to stay at Berkley Castle?

2. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who is the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What is Bolingbroke's banishment reduced to?

5. How long is Mowbray banished from England?

(see the answer key)

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