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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. Whom does Scroop insist sides with Bolingbroke?
(a) "Unstable buffoons."
(b) Boys and old men.
(c) Rejected army soldiers.
(d) None of these is correct.

2. Who is the focus of Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) Richard.
(b) Bolingbroke.
(c) The Queen.
(d) York.

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

4. What do the characters decide to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) They will kill themselves.
(b) They will wait.
(c) They will not stay.
(d) They will invade Ireland on their own.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is fleeing straight to Richard after learning of Bolingbroke's arrival?

2. What are the prophecies discussed in Act 2, Scene 4 supposed to forewarn?

3. Which is the final line of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What is Gaunt's final line?

5. Who is arrested in Act 4, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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