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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long is Bolingbroke originally banished from England?
(a) Life.
(b) Forty years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Twenty years.

3. : For what day is the duel set?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Saint Lambert's Day.
(c) The Summer Solstice.
(d) Guy Fawkes Day.

4. "Where then, alas, may I complain myself?" Who says this?
(a) Richard.
(b) The Duchess of Gloucester.
(c) Woodstock.
(d) Gaunt.

5. What is the setting in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Berkeley.
(b) Gloucestershire.
(c) Ravenspurgh.
(d) London.

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

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

8. How many characters are in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Three.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

9. Who does Mowbray admit to have scheming against in the past?
(a) Gaunt.
(b) Bolingbroke.
(c) The Duke of Aumerle.
(d) Richard.

10. How will Richard handle the situation in Ireland?
(a) He will send Green.
(b) He has ordered an army to invade.
(c) He will go there himself.
(d) He will see how the situation plays out for another month.

11. What was Mowbray supposed to be doing with Richard's uncle when he died?
(a) Guarding him.
(b) Accompany him while traveling.
(c) Showing him the courtyards.
(d) Practicing to duel.

12. How does Gaunt try to persuade Bolingbroke to think of his banishment?
(a) As a time to find a wife.
(b) As a pleasurable journey.
(c) As his civic duty.
(d) As a time to grow as a man.

13. Who in Ireland is worrying Richard in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Rebels.
(b) Vikings.
(c) Gypsies.
(d) Murderers.

14. What is the last line of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) "And plague injustice with the pains of hell."
(b) "Thanks, gentle uncle. Come, lords, away."
(c) "A while to work, and after holiday."
(d) "With letters of your love to her at large."

15. What is the double metaphor spoken in the Duchess's first speech of the play?
(a) Doves flying; a harp playing angel.
(b) Rose petals; a dagger dripping blood.
(c) Vials of blood; branches from one root.
(d) A crying baby; nurses working corruptly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Bolingbroke put in charge of escorting the prisoners away?

3. To whom does Bolingbroke send a message to in Act 3, Scene 1 that he has no ill-will towards?

4. What is the major concern of Act 2, Scene 4?

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

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