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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why don't Bolingbroke and Mowbray forgive one another?
(a) Both have not shared everything they are upset over.
(b) They have both sworn to God they would seek vengeance.
(c) It would be forfeiting their honor.
(d) They have had a rivalry since childhood.

2. Who informally swears their allegiance to Bolingbroke in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Ross.
(b) York.
(c) Percy.
(d) Northumberland.

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

4. Who of the following characters have not fled to Bolingbroke's army?
(a) Ross.
(b) Beaumond.
(c) Willoughby.
(d) Bushy.

5. Who does Bolingbroke put in charge of escorting the prisoners away?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) York.
(c) Bushy.
(d) Green.

6. How does York regard Bolingbroke's acting against the king?
(a) Repulsive.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Encouraging.
(d) Unlawful.

7. Which nation does York refer to as he discusses vanity?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Russia.

8. Why does Gaunt seem aloof to his brother's death?
(a) He believes God will properly judge who is guilty.
(b) He is in love with the Duchess.
(c) He has put the tragedy behind him, and is trying to move on with his life.
(d) He is the one who has killed the Duke.

9. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) An orchard.
(b) Windsor Castle.
(c) A chapel.
(d) Gaunt's house.

10. To whom does Bolingbroke send a message to in Act 3, Scene 1 that he has no ill-will towards?
(a) Richard.
(b) Bagot.
(c) The Duchess of Gloucester.
(d) The Queen.

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

12. What is the final line of Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) "Witnessing storms to come, woe and unrest."
(b) "And crossly to thy good all fortune goes."
(c) "I see thy glory like a shooting star."
(d) "Ah, Richard! With the eyes of heavy mind."

13. What does Gaunt call Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) "A stain on our England's dress."
(b) "Un-rightful king to no one."
(c) "History's most venomous leader."
(d) "Landlord of England."

14. Where was the setting for Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Parliament.
(b) Buckingham Palace.
(c) Windsor Castle.
(d) Alexandra Palace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What do the characters decide to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 4?

3. What is Gaunt talking about during his famous speech in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Who is the first character to speak in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. How does Bolingbroke justify executing the prisoners?

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