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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How large was the Welsh army?

3. Where will Bolingbroke take Richard after their first confrontation since the beginning of the play?

4. When do thieves and robbers act, according to Richard?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is probably most peoples' answer that Bolingbroke would make a better king than Richard when it comes to real life. However, Richard certainly fills the shoes of a king's character better. In other words, his character did a better job of "being a king" on stage. Discuss this difference and what Shakespeare might have meant including it with the play.

Essay Topic 2

Bolingbroke's stepping into power seemed to come out of nowhere and escalated rapidly as the earlier scenes played out. Did Bolingbroke ever overstep his boundaries during this time? Describe his rise to power, and compare it to Richard's loss.

Essay Topic 3

When would you say Richard lost his power in the play? It does not necessarily have to be the scene with the smashed mirror. Use evidence from the play to support your claims.

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