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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 last straw for Richard in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Reading a letter from Bolingbroke.
(b) Learning York has joined with Bolingbroke.
(c) Learning the Queen has left him for Bolingbroke.
(d) Seeing Bolingbroke's army approaching in the distance.

2. Where does Bushy inform Richard that Gaunt is in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Ely House.
(b) Thames House.
(c) Windsor Castle.
(d) Coventry.

3. Which is the final line of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) "As much good stay with thee as go with me."
(b) "To God, the widow's champion and defence."
(c) "Desolate, desolate will I hence and die."
(d) "The last leave of thee takes my weeping eye."

4. Who is the last character to speak in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Carlisle.
(b) Aumerle.
(c) Salisbury.
(d) Richard.

5. How long has the Welsh army been waiting for Richard?
(a) Ten days.
(b) A week.
(c) A month.
(d) Two days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bolingbroke's father?

2. Who in Ireland is worrying Richard in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What is Richard's initial reaction upon discussing Bushy and Green after his departure from Ireland?

4. Who announces Gaunt's death?

5. What do Northumberland, Ross, and Willoughby discuss after Richard leaves Act 2, Scene 1?

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