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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills Richard?

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

3. "Villain, I'll make thee safe." Who says this?

4. Who supports the claims Exton makes in Act 5, Scene 4?

5. Who is the focus of Act 3, Scene 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are numerous displays of power and people yielding to that power in "Richard II". What were some of the most important examples of this, and what does it say about the characters who acted in this way? Think about how loyalties changed over the course of the play when addressing this question.

Essay Topic 2

The previous question deals with tracking the audiences' distrust with Richard. However, the play is written so you lose trust for Richard but then begin to sympathize with him again. How does this begin to happen? By the end of the play, what emotions were associated with Richard? What was more profound, your dislike of him in the beginning or your regret for his loss at the end?

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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