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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is fleeing straight to Richard after learning of Bolingbroke's arrival?
(a) Bagot.
(b) Bushy.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Green.

3. Where does Bushy inform Richard that Gaunt is in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Ely House.
(b) Windsor Castle.
(c) Thames House.
(d) Coventry.

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

5. Which of the following lines is what the Queen says to the bearer of the news of Bolingbroke?
(a) "There is no higher evil than Bolingbroke."
(b) "Thou art the midwife to my woe."
(c) "Your news feels of demons ripping my inside."
(d) "What right have you to deliver such agony to the Queen?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Richard use to describe Bolingbroke that is condescending?

2. "Though banish'd, yet a true born Englishman." Who says this quote?

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

4. Which is the final line of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Bushy do for the Queen in Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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