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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the final line in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) "To alter this, for counsel is but vain."
(b) "To ear the land that hath some hope to grow."
(c) "That bids me be of comfort any more."
(d) "From Richard's night to Bolingbroke's fair day."

2. Who do York and the Duchess feel pity for in Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) Richard.
(b) Bolingbroke.
(c) All of the above.
(d) The Queen.

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

4. What do Mowbray and Bolingbroke state officially that they are fighting for at the duel?
(a) Both love the same woman.
(b) Both claim the other is a traitor.
(c) Mowbray claims adultery while Bolingbroke claims theft.
(d) Both claim the other killed the Duke of Gloucester.

5. Why don't Bolingbroke and Mowbray forgive one another?
(a) They have both sworn to God they would seek vengeance.
(b) They have had a rivalry since childhood.
(c) It would be forfeiting their honor.
(d) Both have not shared everything they are upset over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the biggest concern in Act 2, Scene 2 regarding the war in Ireland?

2. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 1?

3. Who is sent to talk with Richard in Act 3, Scene 3?

4. Other than Richard and the Queen, who else speaks in Act 5, Scene 1?

5. Who is Gaunt alluding to have killed the Duke of Gloucester as he speaks alone with the Duchess?

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