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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) The Chambers.
(b) The Supper Room.
(c) The Garden.
(d) The Court.

3. How does Richard refer to the imaginary person he is speaking to in line 55?
(a) Sir.
(b) None is correct.
(c) Clamorous groans.
(d) Jack o' the clock.

4. What is Richard's reaction towards the news of Gaunt he receives in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He hopes to seize Gaunt's property.
(b) He hopes Bolingbroke does not learn of the news, upsetting him in his exile.
(c) He is devastated.
(d) He hopes to marry Gaunt's wife.

5. Who is Gaunt alluding to have killed the Duke of Gloucester as he speaks alone with the Duchess?
(a) Woodstock.
(b) Bolingbroke.
(c) The Duke of Aumerle.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which characters are in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. What adjective does Richard use to describe Bolingbroke that is condescending?

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

4. Which of the following character is not in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What is the final line of Act 3, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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