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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 says "What a tide of woes comes rushing on this woeful land at once!" in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Bagot.
(c) Green.
(d) The Duke of York.

2. How does Richard respond to Bolingbroke's demands?
(a) He cries.
(b) He accepts.
(c) He pulls out his sword.
(d) He says he would rather die than allow Bolingbroke in England.

3. What does the gardener plant for the Queen?
(a) A weeping willow.
(b) Roses.
(c) Carnations.
(d) The herb rue.

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

5. What does Richard compare Bolingbroke and his followers to?
(a) Mold and rust.
(b) Rats and diseases.
(c) Spiders and toads.
(d) Snakes and roaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What is the setting of Act 5, Scene 4?

3. What is the Duchess of Gloucester's purpose in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. How long is Bolingbroke originally banished from England?

5. What does Richard touch and speak to lovingly in Act 3, Scene 2?

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