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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is part of the significance of Act 3, Scene 2?

2. Who is the last character to speak in Act 5, Scene 2?

3. Who is to be executed in Act 5, Scene 3?

4. Where is Exton going to go after leaving Act 5, Scene 4?

5. Where is the setting of Act 5, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How is reading a play a different experience than reading a novel? Which aspects of "Richard II" were most helpful for you to visualize the events? How would this have been different should "Richard II" have been a novel?

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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