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

2. What is the Duchess of Gloucester's purpose in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She begs Gaunt to avenge her husband's death.
(b) She worries aloud about money.
(c) She begs Gaunt to act humanely.
(d) She confesses that she did not love the Duke.

3. Who addresses Bolingbroke as "Lord Hereford" in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) York.
(c) Sir Pierce of Exton.
(d) Berkeley.

4. How does York regard Bolingbroke's acting against the king?
(a) Encouraging.
(b) Unlawful.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) Repulsive.

5. What does Bushy do for the Queen in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He tells stories of Richard's bravery.
(b) He calls for his musicians to play for her.
(c) He tries to comfort her with his wit.
(d) He offers to take her to the ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Bagot accuse in Act 4, Scene 1?

2. What does York warn Gaunt in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What do Mowbray and Bolingbroke state officially that they are fighting for at the duel?

4. Who of the following is not a character in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. Who claims they heard Aumerle bragging about murdering?

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