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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does York regard Bolingbroke's acting against the king?
(a) Unlawful.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Encouraging.
(d) Repulsive.

2. Who has the longest speech in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) Bolingbroke.
(c) Percy.
(d) York.

3. Who is the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) Richard.
(c) Gaunt.
(d) York.

4. Which of the following is not a reason Bolingbroke is executing the prisoners?
(a) Upset the queen.
(b) Causing Richard to banish Bolingbroke.
(c) Misleading Richard.
(d) They have murdered.

5. Where will Bolingbroke take Richard after their first confrontation since the beginning of the play?
(a) Nottingham.
(b) Berkley Castle.
(c) London.
(d) Flint Castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Richard confused about Gaunt's reaction towards Bolingbroke's sentence?

2. Who said, "Let's fight with gentle words"?

3. What is Bolingbroke's banishment reduced to?

4. Who invites Bolingbroke to stay at Berkley Castle?

5. What Greek god does Richard compare himself to at Berkley Castle?

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