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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. What is the major concern of Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) There are rumors afloat Richard has been taken prisoner.
(b) The Queen is beginning to go insane.
(c) The army is running out of food.
(d) Richard has not returned from Ireland.

2. Who is upset over Richard's absence in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Queen.
(b) The Duke of York.
(c) Green.
(d) Bushy.

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

4. What Greek god does Richard compare himself to at Berkley Castle?
(a) Phaethon.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Hades.
(d) Zeus.

5. Who is the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Richard.
(b) Northumberland.
(c) York.
(d) Gaunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bolingbroke's father?

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

3. What is Bolingbroke's banishment reduced to?

4. How does Bolingbroke justify executing the prisoners?

5. How is Richard described to Bolingbroke after the initial meeting in Act 3, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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