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

2. How does Richard respond to Bolingbroke's demands?
(a) He accepts.
(b) He says he would rather die than allow Bolingbroke in England.
(c) He cries.
(d) He pulls out his sword.

3. Which of the following is a quote by Richard in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) "Mine honour is my life, both grow in one."
(b) "We were not born to sue, but to command."
(c) "O God defend my soul from such deep sin!"
(d) "Obedience bids I should not bid again."

4. How are Gaunt and Bolingbroke related?
(a) Father and son.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Uncle and nephew.
(d) Cousins.

5. Who does Mowbray admit to have scheming against in the past?
(a) The Duke of Aumerle.
(b) Gaunt.
(c) Bolingbroke.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who announces Gaunt's death?

2. What is the setting in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

3. "Where then, alas, may I complain myself?" Who says this?

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

5. Who tells of Bolingbroke's arrival in England?

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