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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. Who stops the duel as it begins?
(a) Gaunt.
(b) Richard.
(c) The Queen.
(d) The Duchess of Gloucester.

2. What is Richard's initial reaction upon discussing Bushy and Green after his departure from Ireland?
(a) He mourns after their deaths.
(b) He sends their wives money.
(c) He curses them.
(d) He applauds their bravery.

3. Who announces Gaunt's death?
(a) Bushy.
(b) York.
(c) Northumberland.
(d) Richard.

4. "...for God's substitute, His deputy anointed in His sight..." Who is being referred to here?
(a) The shaman.
(b) The judge.
(c) The pope.
(d) The king.

5. Who claims they heard Aumerle bragging about murdering?
(a) Carlisle.
(b) Percy.
(c) Bolingbroke.
(d) Fitzwater.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Richard confused about Gaunt's reaction towards Bolingbroke's sentence?

2. Who is the last character to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who does Mowbray admit to have scheming against in the past?

4. What is the last straw for Richard in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. "My comfort is that heaven will take our souls and plague injustice with the pains of hell." Who says this?

(see the answer key)

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