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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does York not call his son in Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) Slave.
(b) Villain.
(c) Imbecile.
(d) Traitor.

2. What is the final line in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) "From Richard's night to Bolingbroke's fair day."
(b) "To alter this, for counsel is but vain."
(c) "To ear the land that hath some hope to grow."
(d) "That bids me be of comfort any more."

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

4. Who is the last character to speak in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Richard.
(b) Salisbury.
(c) Carlisle.
(d) Aumerle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gaunt mock while he speaks with Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What does York warn Gaunt in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

4. Who informs Richard that Bushy and Green are dead?

5. What is the last straw for Richard in Act 3, Scene 2?

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